Preview the Oct. 25 matchup between Northern Illinois and Ball State, including betting odds, trends, and game information.

Ball State football is preparing for the Battle for the Bronze Stalk at Northern Illinois. With NIU on its way out of the MAC, this one means more.

The Zips defense did their best to effort the team back into the game late, as DiMarco Johnson cut in front of a Kiael Kelly pass to give the offense the ball at their own 48-yard line— which the Zips cashed in with an Israel Polk TD from four yards out with 24 seconds left in the third frame, putting the score at 28-25 BSU.

When Phillipsburg football takes on Big Central Conference American Silver foe Bridgewater-Raritan Friday night (7) at Maloney Stadium, senior center Declan Opdyke may hold the key to victory for the Stateliners because of the way the Panthers play offense.

Springville rebounded from injuries and a tough early-season schedule with a five-game win streak and a postseason appearance. The Orioles open the 8-Player high school football playoffs at Turkey Valley.

A veteran college football referee has been “permanently suspended” from officiating games after making a series of controversial calls — one of which turned the momentum of a