Ball State at Northern Illinois

Saturday, October 23, 1971 Share

Ball State and Northern Illinois tied 10–⁠10. It was their fourth meeting; after it, Northern Illinois led the series 3–⁠0–⁠1.

AwayBall State0–⁠1–⁠1 in 1971

HomeNorthern Illinois5–⁠5–⁠1 in 1971

FinalHigh 67°F, low 60°F, 0.01 in. of rainAttendance 16,898

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Northern Illinois 87% to win.

Tied 24–⁠24–⁠1 in 49 meetings, counting the 45 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