Ball State Cardinals vs Illinois State Redbirds
Series timeline
▲ Ball State Cardinals ahead (peak +8)
Ball State Cardinals Illinois State Redbirds Tie Postseason One meeting per cell
Longest streaks: Ball State Cardinals 8 (1977–2013), Illinois State Redbirds 1 (1976). Current: Ball State Cardinals 8.
Splits
| Split | Ball State Cardinals record |
|---|---|
| Regular season | 9-1 |
| Hosted by Ball State Cardinals | 6-0 |
| Hosted by Illinois State Redbirds | 3-1 |
| Last 10 seasons (1975 to 2013) | 9-1 |
| Largest Ball State Cardinals win | 46-7 (1975) |
| Largest Illinois State Redbirds win | 10-7 (1976) |
Every meeting
2010s
| Season | Date | Winner | Score | Site | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Aug 29, 2013 | Ball State Cardinals | 51-28 | at Ball State Cardinals | Week 1 |
1990s
1980s
1970s
| Season | Date | Winner | Score | Site | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Oct 13, 1979 | Ball State Cardinals | 42-14 | at Ball State Cardinals | Week 7 |
| 1978 | Oct 21, 1978 | Ball State Cardinals | 14-7 | at Illinois State Redbirds | Week 8 |
| 1977 | Oct 8, 1977 | Ball State Cardinals | 27-16 | at Ball State Cardinals | Week 6 |
| 1976 | Oct 9, 1976 | Illinois State Redbirds | 10-7 | at Illinois State Redbirds | Week 6 |
| 1975 | Nov 15, 1975 | Ball State Cardinals | 46-7 | at Ball State Cardinals | Week 11 |