Ball State at Northern Illinois

Saturday, October 20, 1973 Share

Northern Illinois beat Ball State 45–⁠17. It was their fifth meeting; after it, Northern Illinois led the series 4–⁠0–⁠1.

AwayBall State0–⁠3–⁠1 in 1973

HomeNorthern Illinois6–⁠5 in 1973

FinalHigh 71°F, low 37°FAttendance 15,739

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Northern Illinois 92% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Tied 24–⁠24–⁠1 in 49 meetings, counting the 44 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