Ball State at Northern Illinois

Saturday, October 9, 1999 Share

Northern Illinois beat Ball State 37–⁠17. It was their 23rd meeting; after it, Ball State led the series 16–⁠6–⁠1.

AwayBall State0–⁠11 in 1999

HomeNorthern Illinois5–⁠6 in 1999

FinalHigh 70°F, low 50°FAttendance 18,482

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Northern Illinois 62% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Tied 24–⁠24–⁠1 in 49 meetings, counting the 26 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