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Senior linebacker Christian Fuhrman (44) celebrates through the wave of booing from University of Notre Dame fans on Saturday. The NIU football team has received many awards, both team and individual, since its win over Notre Dame.  (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

Huskies accrue numerous accolades following Notre Dame win

By Northern Star Sports Staff | September 11, 2024

DeKALB – On the heels of Saturday’s stunning upset of the University of Notre Dame, NIU football has been raking in honors. On Monday, senior running back Antario Brown and senior defensive tackles Cade Haberman and Devonte O’Malley swept the...

Senior running back Antario Brown (1) races to the endzone for an 83-yard touchdown reception. NIU football defeated the University of Notre Dame, who ranked No. 5 in the nation, by a score of 16-14 Saturday. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

NIU topples No. 5 Notre Dame in historic upset

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter | September 7, 2024

NOTRE DAME, Ind. – On the eve of NIU football’s first-ever matchup with the University of Notre Dame on a national stage, head coach Thomas Hammock had a dream. “This game’s going to come down to a field goal,” Hammock said he told his coaches. By...