Northern Illinois at Ball State

Saturday, October 3, 1998 Share

Ball State beat Northern Illinois 18–⁠13. It was their 22nd meeting; after it, Ball State led the series 16–⁠5–⁠1.

AwayNorthern Illinois2–⁠9 in 1998

HomeBall State1–⁠10 in 1998

FinalHigh 61°F, low 45°F, 0.15 in. of rainAttendance 16,829

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Ball State 75% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Tied 24–⁠24–⁠1 in 49 meetings, counting the 27 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