Northern Illinois at Ball State

Saturday, October 31, 1987 Share

Ball State beat Northern Illinois 42–⁠17. It was their 19th meeting; after it, Ball State led the series 13–⁠5–⁠1.

AwayNorthern Illinois5–⁠5–⁠1 in 1987

HomeBall State4–⁠7 in 1987

FinalHigh 70°F, low 40°FAttendance 4,675

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Ball State 50% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Tied 24–⁠24–⁠1 in 49 meetings, counting the 30 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