NIU, Buffalo
What does Northern Illinois loss mean for Notre Dame?
Those questions remain unanswered. Northern Illinois jumped into the rankings after beating Notre Dame but also had the following week off. It’s too early to tell if a close loss to Buffalo means that NIU isn’t as good as people thought. Nor does it help us determine if NIU is a playoff contender or if Notre Dame had a bad day — or both.
MAC Football: Buffalo Upset #23 Northern Illinois 23-20 in Overtime
Two weeks ago, the Northern Illinois Huskies upset a Notre Dame team then ranked #5 in the country. A bye week followed that win, but NIU returned to the field
After stunner in South Bend, No. 23 NIU looks to keep rolling against Buffalo
He became the first Huskies running back since Garrett Wolfe in 2006 with a 100-yard receiving game, with two receptions for 126 yards and a touchdown. That included an 83-yard score when he broke loose between two defensive backs on a pass from Hampton.
Buffalo takes down Northern Illinois in overtime
NIU played host to the Buffalo Bulls in a MAC game and were upended, 23-20, in overtime. Buffalo’s winning margin came on a 37-yard field goal by Upton Bellenfant. The Bulls improved to 3-1 and the Huskies are 2-1. It was the second time in school history Buffalo beat a ranked opponent.
Northern Illinois Stunned at Home by Buffalo
Antario Brown, who combined for 225 yards against Notre Dame, combined for just 95 yards in the 23-20 overtime loss to the Bulls.
No. 23 Northern Illinois looks to keep rolling against Buffalo after stunning Notre Dame
"I know to the outside world, people are still talking about that game," NIU coach Thomas Hammock said. "We moved on last week."
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