Northern Illinois Stuns No. 5 Notre Dame 16–14 With Field Goal in Final Minute

Northern Illinois Stuns No. 5 Notre Dame 16–14 With Field Goal in Final Minute
Northern Illinois quarterback Ethan Hampton (2) celebrates with fans after defeating Notre Dame in an NCAA college football game in South Bend, Ind., on Sept. 7, 2024. Michael Caterina/AP Photo
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SOUTH BEND, Ind.—Kanon Woodill hit a 35-yard field goal with 31 seconds to play, Cade Haberman blocked a 62-yard try as time expired and Northern Illinois stunned No. 5 Notre Dame 16-14 on Saturday.

Haberman blocked the 62-yard attempt by Notre Dame’s Mitch Jeter, allowing the jubilant Huskies to claim their first nonconference victory against a ranked opponent since a 19–16 upset of No. 21 Alabama in 2003. It was also the Huskies’ first victory over a top 10 opponent.