Overview
- Northern Illinois defeated Notre Dame 16-14, marking a significant upset in Week 2 of the college football season.
- Notre Dame's quarterback Riley Leonard struggled, throwing two interceptions and failing to rally the team.
- The loss raises questions about Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman's ability to win games against lower-ranked teams.
- Michigan also faced a tough loss to Texas, highlighting issues with their new head coach Sherrone Moore.
- Arkansas continued its trend of close losses, falling in double overtime to Oklahoma State.