The Northern Illinois Huskies pulled off a major upset Saturday, walking into South Bend, Indiana, and taking down No. 5 Notre Dame in the game’s final moments. Huskies head coach Thomas Hammock, also an NIU alum, was emotional after the game, saying the win was “validation” of his team’s hard work and preparation. #NorthernIllinois #NotreDame #CollegeFootball Start your day with "Morning in America," NewsNation's live three-hour national morning newscast hosted by Markie Martin. Weekdays starting at 6a/5C. #MorningInAmerica NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all America. More from NewsNation: newsnationnow.com Get our app: trib.al/TBXgYpp Find us on cable: trib.al/YDOpGyG How to watch on TV or streaming: trib.al/Vu0Ikij