Ball State at Northern Illinois

Saturday, September 13, 1980 Share

Ball State beat Northern Illinois 18–⁠17. It was their 12th meeting; after it, Ball State led the series 7–⁠4–⁠1.

AwayBall State6–⁠5 in 1980

HomeNorthern Illinois7–⁠4 in 1980

FinalHigh 79°F, low 64°F, 0.56 in. of rain

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Ball State 52% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Tied 24–⁠24–⁠1 in 49 meetings, counting the 37 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