The Ball State Cardinals and Northern Illinois Huskies will start MAC play this week with the winner claiming the Bronze Stalk Trophy.
Both teams enter the game at 1-3, with each team’s lone win coming against an FCS squad - Fordham for Ball State and Illinois State for the Huskies.
When: Saturday, October 5th at 2:30 p.m. (CST)
Where: Huskie Stadium — DeKalb, IL
Watch: ESPN3
Weather: Upper 50s with possible rain showers
Odds: NIU is 4.5 point favorites and has a 59.