Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman looks to the scoreboard during an NCAA college football game against Northern Illinois, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in South Bend, Ind. (AP Photo/Michael Caterina)

Northern Illinois running back Antario Brown (1) runs the ball during an NCAA college football game against Notre Dame, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in South Bend, Ind. (AP Photo/Michael Caterina)

Northern Illinois defensive back Jashon Prophete (1) celebrates with a dog bone on a chain after defeating Notre Dame in an NCAA college football game Saturday Sept. 7, 2024, in South Bend, Ind. (AP Photo/Michael Caterina)

Notre Dame wide receiver Jaden Greathouse, right, cannot hold onto a pass as Northern Illinois defensive back Jashon Prophete, left, pursues during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in South Bend, Ind. (AP Photo/Michael Caterina)

Northern Illinois line backer Christian Fuhrman, top, comes up with an interception after Northern Illinois safety Nate Valcarcel, left, deflected a pass intended for Notre Dame wide receiver Jaden Greathouse, right, during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in South Bend, Ind. (AP Photo/Michael Caterina)

Northern Illinois quarterback Ethan Hampton throws a pass during an NCAA college football game against Notre Dame, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in South Bend, Ind. (AP Photo/Michael Caterina)

Northern Illinois head coach Thomas Hammock, center, talks into his headset during an NCAA college football game against Notre Dame, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in South Bend, Ind. (AP Photo/Michael Caterina)

Northern Illinois quarterback Ethan Hampton (2) celebrates with fans after defeating Notre Dame in an NCAA college football game Saturday Sept. 7, 2024, in South Bend, Ind. (AP Photo/Michael Caterina)