Ball State at Northern Illinois

Saturday, October 25, 1997 Share

Ball State beat Northern Illinois 21–⁠14. It was their 21st meeting; after it, Ball State led the series 15–⁠5–⁠1.

AwayBall State5–⁠6 in 1997

HomeNorthern Illinois0–⁠11 in 1997

FinalHigh 48°F, low 42°F, 0.22 in. of rainAttendance 10,031

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

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

Tied 24–⁠24–⁠1 in 49 meetings, counting the 28 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