MUNCIE, Ind. – The Bronze Stalk Trophy is staying in DeKalb.
The Northern Illinois offense had a big day and the defense came up with an important late stop to help the Huskies win 31-24 over Ball State on an overcast Saturday afternoon Scheumann Stadium in Muncie – giving the Huskies their eighth consecutive win over the rival Cardinals and their first victory after an 0-4 start.
"We're obviously happy – we're 1-0 in conference," Northern Illinois coach Rod Carey said. "The guys are ecstatic. ... We ran the ball and I think that was the biggest key.