Ball State at Northern Illinois

Saturday, November 18, 1978 Share

Ball State beat Northern Illinois 31–⁠13. It was their 10th meeting; after it, Ball State led the series 5–⁠4–⁠1.

AwayBall State10–⁠1 in 1978

HomeNorthern Illinois5–⁠6 in 1978

FinalHigh 48°F, low 34°FAttendance 8,041

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Ball State 85% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Tied 24–⁠24–⁠1 in 49 meetings, counting the 39 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