How did CFP finalist Notre Dame football lose to Northern Illinois?
Notre Dame football was rolling after a win at Texas A&M, a game many thought would slingshot the Irish to an undefeated season. Then NIU happened.
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How a loss to Northern Illinois set the table for Notre Dame's run to the CFP title game
“We lose to Northern Illinois and you’ve got a decision ... They really played well and the rest is history.” The Texas Longhorns will take on the Ohio State Buckeyes in the Cotton Bowl on Friday,... A bundle containing Anker’s Solix C1000 ...
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3 reasons Notre Dame should be optimistic and concerned about the national title game
Notre Dame should have reasons to feel great about the national title game, but it also should have cause for concern against Ohio State.
Why Ohio State or Notre Dame will be most deserving college football national champion ever
Either Ohio State or Notre Dame will not just be a worthy champion, but one that deserves recognition for surviving a gauntlet of four playoff games.
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Mountain West Conference Announces Northern Illinois as Football-Only Member
The Mountain West Conference on Tuesday announced the addition of Northern Illinois University as a football-only member beginning July 1, 2026.
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Who did Notre Dame lose to this year? Revisiting shocking Week 2 upset loss to Northern Illinois
After losing to Northern Illinois, Notre Dame rattled off 10 straight ... The winner of this matchup will face either Texas or Ohio State in the National Championship on Jan. 20 at 7:30 p.m ...
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Northern Illinois becomes football-only member of Mountain West, leaving MAC
Northern Illinois confirmed on Tuesday that it is joining the Mountain West in 2026 as a football-only member. The school hasn't made any decisions on where its other sports will play but remains in discussions with the Mid-American Conference. The ...
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Mountain West Adds Northern Illinois As A Football-Only Member
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (PRESS RELEASE) – The Mountain West Conference today announced the addition of Northern Illinois University as a football-only member beginning July 1, 2026.
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Last time Notre Dame won national championship in football: Revisiting 1988 title team led by Lou Holtz
The College Football Playoff national title game will kick off on Monday evening between Ohio State and Notre Dame. The Buckeyes and Fighting Irish are two programs with respectiv
Forget Rudy, this Notre Dame Football Team is Rocky
Notre Dame football has a chance at its first title in 36 years and looks more like Rocky this time around than Rudy.
Buckeyes, Irish used humbling losses as springboards to their national championship game showdown
The Buckeyes already had a one-point road loss to Oregon when, as a three-touchdown favorite, they were upset 13-10 at home by Michigan on Nov. 30. The Irish's season appeared over before it really got started when, as a four-touchdown favorite, they lost 16-14 to Northern Illinois on Sept. 7.
Ohio State-Notre Dame predictions: Can Irish’s stout defense stop Buckeyes' offense?
Ohio State and Notre Dame each have a top-two scoring defense and both narrowly pulled away in their respective semifinals thanks to their defense forcing a pivotal turnover. However, the Buckeyes hold the clear offensive edge over the Irish with weapons like Will Howard, Jeremiah Smith and TreVeyon Henderson. Ohio State 35, Notre Dame 17