Ball State Cardinals vs Northern Illinois Huskies

College Football

Ball State

3-5

7-21

Final

N Illinois

2-6

Huskie Stadium

Drive chart

Drives

End Of Game
Fumble
Interception
Punt
Punt
Touchdown

Team	1	2	3	4	T
BALL	0	7	0	0	7
NIU	7	0	7	7	21

Who won: N Illinois 21-7

The Northern Illinois Huskies beat the Ball State Cardinals 21-7 on Saturday, October 25, 2025 at Huskie Stadium. Josh Holst led the N Illinois in passing yards (6/11, 65 YDS, 1 TD, 1 INT). Kiael Kelly led the Ball State in passing yards (10/23, 136 YDS, 1 TD, 2 INT).