Ball State at Northern Illinois

Saturday, October 2, 1982 Share

Ball State beat Northern Illinois 14–⁠7. It was their 14th meeting; after it, Ball State led the series 9–⁠4–⁠1.

AwayBall State5–⁠6 in 1982

HomeNorthern Illinois5–⁠5 in 1982

FinalHigh 80°F, low 52°FAttendance 23,563

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Northern Illinois 59% to win. Ball State won as Elo’s underdog.

Tied 24–⁠24–⁠1 in 49 meetings, counting the 35 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