Kanon Woodill hit a 35-yard field goal with 31 seconds to play, Cade Haberman blocked a 62-yard try as time expired and Northern Illinois stunned No. 5 Notre Dame 16-14 last Saturday.

Riley Leonard finally threw his first touchdown pass in a gold helmet, a 38-yard deep ball into the hands of Beaux Collins, as Notre Dame won 28-3.

In a recent game where expectations were high, Notre Dame football faced unexpected difficulties, falling into an early deficit against a perceived weaker opponent. The atmosphere at Notre Dame Stadium took a tense turn as starting quarterback Riley Leonard struggled with his performance,

Notre Dame's head coach reacted to starting quarterback Riley Leonard being booed after a slow start against Miami (Ohio).