Ball State at Kent State

Saturday, October 8, 1988

Ball State beat Kent State 31–⁠20. It was their 12th meeting; after it, Ball State led the series 8–⁠4.

AwayBall State8–⁠3 in 1988
31
HomeKent State5–⁠6 in 1988
20

FinalAttendance 17,500

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Ball State 54% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Ball State leads 25–⁠9 in 34 meetings, counting the 22 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

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