College football Week 2 highlights: Top plays, games, takeaways

Posted Sep 8, 2024
The best upsets are the ones no one sees coming. Northern Illinois' stunning defeat of Notre Dame certainly fits the bill. Just a week ago, the Irish looked like a surefire playoff team after upending Texas A&M on the road. The best upsets aren't about luck. The Huskies were the more physical, more fundamentally sound, more deserving team Saturday. (ESPN.com)

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