That loss to Northern Illinois by Notre Dame isn’t looking any better for the Fighting Irish after Saturday.
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.
KICKER COMES IN CLUTCH FOR BUFFALO AS THEY CLAIM THEIR FIRST RANKED WIN SINCE 2008 🤩 pic.twitter.com/Ty7EBfXLfM
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) September 21, 2024
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.
BUFFALO WENT INTO HUSKIE STADIUM AND TOOK DOWN NO. 23 NIU ON THE ROAD‼️ pic.twitter.com/9ZVwyQgfX6
— ESPN (@espn) September 21, 2024
For Northern Illinois, Kanon Woodill, who booted the game-winner at then No. 5 Notre Dame, missed a pair of field goal tries, including a 42-yarder that was blocked in overtime.
