Northern Illinois at Ball State

Saturday, November 9, 1974 Share

Ball State beat Northern Illinois 31–⁠21. It was their sixth meeting; after it, Northern Illinois led the series 4–⁠1–⁠1.

AwayNorthern Illinois4–⁠7 in 1974

HomeBall State2–⁠0 in 1974

FinalHigh 57°F, low 35°FAttendance 10,127

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Ball State 54% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Tied 24–⁠24–⁠1 in 49 meetings, counting the 43 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