Notre Dame's 16-14 home loss to Northern Illinoisin Week 2 was a low point for the Irish, but head coach Marcus Freeman said it also served as a turning point that ignited the team's recent run.

McHale Blade out of Simeon High School (Chicago, Ill.) included Notre Dame in his top seven choices on Friday.

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

When various cities and states are discussed regarding Notre Dame football recruiting, the city of Chicago — as well as the entire state of Illinois — is usually the first mentioned.

(CNN) — The Northern Illinois Huskies shocked No. 5 Notre Dame on Saturday in a dramatic upset result at Notre Dame Stadium. Kanon Woodill’s 35-year field goal with 31 seconds left gave the ...