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Kent State at Ball State

Saturday, October 18, 1986

Ball State beat Kent State 26–⁠17. It was their 10th meeting; after it, Ball State led the series 6–⁠4.

AwayKent State5–⁠6 in 1986
17
HomeBall State6–⁠5 in 1986
26

FinalHigh 54°F, low 32°FAttendance 11,220

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Ball State 68% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

The series

Every Kent State–Ball State game

Ball State leads 25–⁠9 in 34 meetings, counting the 24 since this game.

Recent meetings
2026Kent State 26, Ball State 13
2025Ball State 17, Kent State 13
2024Ball State 37, Kent State 35
2023Ball State 34, Kent State 3
2022Ball State 27, Kent State 20
2019Kent State 41, Ball State 38

Around this game

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