Ball State at Northern Illinois

Saturday, October 30, 1976 Share

Ball State beat Northern Illinois 33–⁠7. It was their eighth meeting; after it, Northern Illinois led the series 4–⁠3–⁠1.

AwayBall State8–⁠3 in 1976

HomeNorthern Illinois1–⁠10 in 1976

Finallow 39°F, 0.16 in. of rainAttendance 15,126

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Ball State 82% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Tied 24–⁠24–⁠1 in 49 meetings, counting the 41 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