Ball State at Northern Illinois

Saturday, August 30, 1986 Share

Ball State beat Northern Illinois 20–⁠10. It was their 18th meeting; after it, Ball State led the series 12–⁠5–⁠1.

AwayBall State6–⁠5 in 1986

HomeNorthern Illinois2–⁠9 in 1986

FinalHigh 71°F, low 45°FAttendance 11,369

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Northern Illinois 64% to win. Ball State won as Elo’s underdog.

Tied 24–⁠24–⁠1 in 49 meetings, counting the 31 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