Ball State at Northern Illinois

Saturday, October 25, 1969 Share

Northern Illinois beat Ball State 17–⁠13. It was their second meeting; after it, Northern Illinois led the series 2–⁠0.

AwayBall State1–⁠1 in 1969

HomeNorthern Illinois3–⁠7 in 1969

FinalHigh 56°F, low 31°FAttendance 17,552

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Northern Illinois 58% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Tied 24–⁠24–⁠1 in 49 meetings, counting the 47 since this game.

Recent meetings
2025	Northern Illinois 21, Ball State 7
2024	Ball State 25, Northern Illinois 23
2023	Ball State 20, Northern Illinois 17
2022	Ball State 44, Northern Illinois 38
2021	Northern Illinois 30, Ball State 29
2020	Ball State 31, Northern Illinois 25