No. 20 N.Illinois tops Ball State By Associated Press November 14, 2013 Last Updated: November 14, 2013 11:54 AM College DEKALB, Ill. — Jordan Lynch threw two touchdown passes and ran for two scores to help No. 20 Northern Illinois beat Ball State 48-27 on Wednesday. Continue Reading with One of the Options Below Become a Butler Eagle Subscriber Today Subscribe to read the full article and support our local, independent news organization. Subscribe Today Already a subscriber? Sign in Here You can cancel any time. Share this article: Order Photo Reprints: More in College Matt Campbell is taking a patient approach with his rebuilt Penn State staff and roster Spring QB battles fading away in Big Ten. Of 8 new starters, 6 transfers showed up with job in hand 18 Big Ten football breakout candidates for 2026 season, one from each team Slippery Rock football spring game: How to watch Green-White matchup, what to know UCLA dismantles South Carolina to claim its 1st NCAA women's basketball title Gannon men’s basketball, led by Seneca Valley grad Easton Bazzoli, wins NCAA DII championship