Northern Illinois at Ball State

Saturday, October 5, 1985 Share

Ball State beat Northern Illinois 29–⁠0. It was their 17th meeting; after it, Ball State led the series 11–⁠5–⁠1.

AwayNorthern Illinois4–⁠7 in 1985

HomeBall State4–⁠7 in 1985

FinalHigh 65°F, low 42°F, 0.11 in. of rainAttendance 10,125

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Northern Illinois 51% to win. Ball State won as Elo’s underdog.

Tied 24–⁠24–⁠1 in 49 meetings, counting the 32 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