It's a brief rivalry, but there's never been a shortage of drama. The Bronze Stalk Trophy was designed by local DeKalb artist and nationally recognized sculptor Renee Bemis. The trophy depicts ...

Capturing their first road win in Week 11 of a season filled with challenges, the Cardinals hoisted their Bronze Stalk rivalry trophy at midfield of Huskie Stadium, rejoicing after their defense ...

The interstate rivals have played for the Bronze Stalk Trophy since 2008. NIU boasts an 11-5 record since the trophy's inception, but Ball State has won the last two meetings and four out of the ...

Ball State football's homecoming game on Saturday will also be the Battle for the Bronze Stalk against interstate rival Northern Illinois. The Cardinals (2-5, 1-2 MAC) and Huskies (4-3, 1-2) have ...

The Huskies will try to extend their two-game home winning streak, while the Cardinals are trying to keep the Bronze Stalk trophy after their impressive comeback 44-38 win in last year's game.

The Huskies, who currently hold the Bronze Stalk trophy and have won 11 of the last 13 meetings between the two, currently hold a 25-22-2 all-time advantage in the series. When asked what the game ...

1940 Ball State-Northern Illinois Ball State Cardinals vs Northern Illinois Huskies Bronze Stalk Trophy October 4, 1941 November 5, 2008 Battle for the Anniversary Award Bowling Green Falcons vs ...

Up first is a homecoming matchup with interstate rival Northern Illinois in the Battle for the Bronze Stalk. Ball State and NIU have played for the trophy since 2008. The Cardinals have taken home ...