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Ball State visits Northwestern for final nonconference game of season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 8, 2026, 7:34 PM

Last updated Oct 8, 2026

Ball State visits Northwestern for final nonconference game of season

Summary

Ball State football is set to face Northwestern in Evanston, Illinois, for its final nonconference game of the season. The Cardinals, currently 1-4 and coming off a 39-24 loss to Toledo, have struggled on the road under head coach Mike Uremovich. Northwestern holds a 3-1 record after recent wins against reigning national champion Indiana and an upset over Penn State. The teams previously met in 2015, with Northwestern winning 24-19. Ball State aims to build momentum despite a challenging matchup against a strong Northwestern offense led by quarterback Aidan Chiles.

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By the Numbers

•Ball State is 1-4 this season, with three consecutive losses.
•Northwestern has a 3-1 record and won its last two games.
•The last matchup between these teams was in 2015, with Northwestern winning.
•Ball State is seeking its first road win under head coach Mike Uremovich.
•The game takes place in Northwestern's newly upgraded stadium.

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Ball State football will play its final nonconference game of the season at Northwestern. Here's our scouting report and a score prediction.
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