The Northern Illinois Huskies achieved a historic 16-14 upset against the No. 5 Notre Dame Fighting Irish, marking the biggest win in the program's history. Coach Thomas Hammock emphasized that the victory was a result of hard work and belief rather than luck, a sentiment echoed by players who rallied around the mantra 'We don’t need luck.' Key to the win was running back Gavin Williams' crucial decision to keep the ball during a pivotal play, which allowed the Huskies to later secure the game-winning field goal. Notre Dame's head coach Marcus Freeman acknowledged his team's failure to maintain a proper mindset after previous successes, contributing to their shocking defeat. The win has potential playoff implications for Northern Illinois, who is now 2-0, while the loss dropped Notre Dame from No. 5 to No. 18 in the AP poll. Hammock expressed emotional pride in his team's achievement, highlighting the unity and determination that propelled them to victory.