Akron at Ball State

Saturday, November 1, 1997

Ball State beat Akron 31–⁠14. It was their sixth meeting; after it, Ball State led the series 4–⁠2.

AwayAkron2–⁠9 in 1997
14
HomeBall State5–⁠6 in 1997
31

FinalHigh 63°F, low 52°F, 0.1 in. of rain

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

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

Ball State leads 11–⁠7 in 18 meetings, counting the 12 since this game.

Recent meetings
2025Ball State 42, Akron 28
2021Ball State 31, Akron 25
2017Akron 31, Ball State 3
2016Akron 35, Ball State 25
2014Ball State 35, Akron 21
2013Ball State 42, Akron 24

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