Northern Illinois Upsets No. 5 Notre Dame 16-14, Blocks FG to Seal Win

Sep 7, 2024, 10:48 PM

Northern Illinois achieved a historic victory by defeating No. 5 Notre Dame 16-14 in South Bend. The Huskies, who were 28-point underdogs, secured the win with a 35-yard field goal with 31 seconds remaining. Notre Dame's attempt to reclaim the lead with a 62-yard field goal was blocked, sealing the upset. This marks Northern Illinois' first win over a top-10 opponent and is considered one of the biggest upsets in modern college football history.