Since 2017, Ball State and Ohio have met 5 times, and Ohio has the better of it at 4–1.
Most recently Ball State won 20–14 on October 4, 2025.
Right now Ball State is 1–5 and Ohio is 4–2, with Ball State at 32 days since a win against Ohio's 4.
| Date | Site | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Oct 4 2025 | Ball State home | Ball State | 20–14 |
| Fri, Nov 29 2024 | Ohio home | Ohio | 42–21 |
| Tue, Nov 15 2022 | Ball State home | Ohio | 32–18 |
| Sat, Oct 26 2019 | Ball State home | Ohio | 34–21 |
| Thu, Oct 25 2018 | Ohio home | Ohio | 52–14 |
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