Since 2017, Ball State and Kent State have met 7 times, with Ball State holding a 5–2 edge in the series.
Most recently Kent State won 26–13 on September 26, 2026.
Right now Ball State is 1–4 and Kent State is 2–3, with Ball State at 24 days since a win against Kent State's 10.
| Date | Site | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Sep 26 2026 | Kent State home | Kent State | 26–13 |
| Wed, Nov 5 2025 | Ball State home | Ball State | 17–13 |
| Sat, Oct 12 2024 | Kent State home | Ball State | 37–35 |
| Sat, Nov 18 2023 | Ball State home | Ball State | 34–3 |
| Tue, Nov 1 2022 | Kent State home | Ball State | 27–20 |
| Sat, Nov 23 2019 | Kent State home | Kent State | 41–38 |
| Sat, Sep 29 2018 | Ball State home | Ball State | 52–24 |
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