NIU stuns Notre Dame with upset victory.

Published: Sep 07, 2024 Duration: 00:03:03 Category: Sports

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good evening I'm Mike Norris and you're watching tune in news TV tonight we bring you a stunning upset from the world of college football that has sent shock waves through the sport the Northern Illinois Huskies have pulled off one of the biggest upsets in recent memory defeating the number five ranked notra Dame Fighting Irish by a score of 16 to 14 in South band this historic Victory marks the first time Northern Illinois has ever beaten a top 10 ranked team ending their 0-4 streak against such opponents the win is being hailed as the most significant in the program's history and it's sure to have far-reaching implications for both teams as the season progresses the game came down to the wire with no trame attempting a 62 yard field goal As Time expired in a moment that will be replayed for years to come and iuse Kate Haberman blocked the kick securing the victory for the Huskies this was haberman's second block field goal of the game having also denied notra Dame at the end of the second quarter the upset is particularly shocking given notra Dame's recent success just last week the Fighting Irish were riding high after a prime time Road win against Texas A&M which had many pundits labeling them as playoff favorites now their playoff hopes have taken a significant hit and they're likely to see a dramatic drop in the rankings for Northern Illinois this Victory is nothing short of monumental head coach Thomas hammock who played for NIU during his college career career was overcome with emotion after the game in a poignant moment captured on camera hammock expressed his pride in his team's belief and determination the implications of this upset extend beyond just these two teams Northern Illinois has become the first Mid-American Conference team to ever defeat an AP top five opponent breaking a 51 game losing streak for the conference in such matchups for notra Dame head coach Marcus Freeman this loss adds to a growing list of concerns it marks his fourth defeat against unranked team since taking the helm following losses to Marshall Stanford and Clemson in previous Seasons the college football world has been quick to react to this shocking result social media is a buzz with fans and analysts alike expressing their disbelief and admiration for Northern Illinois achievement many are praising the unpredictable nature of college football While others are questioning notra Dame's ability to compete at the highest level as we look ahead this game will undoubtedly have significant ramification ations for both programs Northern Illinois will look to build on this momentum as they continue their season while notra Dame faces serious questions about their performance and playoff aspirations we'll be following this story closely in the coming days analyzing The Fallout from this historic upset and its impact on the college football landscape this is Mike Norris reporting for tune in news TV stay tuned for more updates and Analysis on this developing story good night [Music]

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