Northern Illinois at Ball State

Saturday, October 3, 1981 Share

Ball State beat Northern Illinois 23–⁠0. It was their 13th meeting; after it, Ball State led the series 8–⁠4–⁠1.

AwayNorthern Illinois3–⁠8 in 1981

HomeBall State4–⁠7 in 1981

FinalHigh 52°F, low 31°FAttendance 16,879

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Ball State 60% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Tied 24–⁠24–⁠1 in 49 meetings, counting the 36 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