Northern Illinois at Ball State

Saturday, October 1, 1983 Share

Northern Illinois beat Ball State 27–⁠14. It was their 15th meeting; after it, Ball State led the series 9–⁠5–⁠1.

AwayNorthern Illinois10–⁠2 in 1983

HomeBall State6–⁠5 in 1983

FinalHigh 77°F, low 43°FAttendance 15,075

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Ball State 56% to win. Northern Illinois won as Elo’s underdog.

Tied 24–⁠24–⁠1 in 49 meetings, counting the 34 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