Ball State at Northern Illinois

Saturday, September 29, 1984 Share

Ball State beat Northern Illinois 15–⁠14. It was their 16th meeting; after it, Ball State led the series 10–⁠5–⁠1.

AwayBall State3–⁠8 in 1984

HomeNorthern Illinois4–⁠6–⁠1 in 1984

FinalHigh 59°F, low 31°FAttendance 26,445

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Northern Illinois 82% to win. Ball State pulled the upset.

Tied 24–⁠24–⁠1 in 49 meetings, counting the 33 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