Northwestern beat Ball State 45-14.
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The final score was Northwestern 45, Ball State 14.
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Ball State vs Northwestern was played on Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 12:30 p.m. ET / 9:30 a.m. PT at Ryan Field in Evanston, IL.
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Northwestern leads the all-time series 2-0.
Aidan Chiles accounted for four touchdowns and Northwestern beat Ball State 45-14 at Ryan Field. Watch Ball State vs Northwestern highlights on FOX Sports or stream on FOX One. The nonconference game kicked off from Ryan Field in Evanston, IL on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026 at 12:30 p.m. ET / 9:30 a.m. PT in Week 6 of the 2026 college football season.
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Northwestern Wildcats Schedule
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South Dakota State Jackrabbits vs. Northwestern Wildcats
Final score: South Dakota State 18-34 Northwestern
Northwestern is 2-0 against Ball State. The first meeting was a 24-19 Northwestern win at Ryan Field in 2015, and Ball State led that one 10-7 at halftime.
The rematch on Oct. 10, 2026 was not close. Chiles completed 17 of 23 passes for 272 yards, Griffin Wilde caught eight for 144, and Northwestern won 45-14. The Wildcats moved into the rankings at No. 25 the next day.