Ball State at Northern Illinois

Saturday, October 29, 1988 Share

Ball State beat Northern Illinois 18–⁠17. It was their 20th meeting; after it, Ball State led the series 14–⁠5–⁠1.

AwayBall State8–⁠3 in 1988

HomeNorthern Illinois7–⁠4 in 1988

FinalHigh 42°F, low 23°FAttendance 15,049

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Ball State 62% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Tied 24–⁠24–⁠1 in 49 meetings, counting the 29 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