Playing for the first time since stunning Notre Dame two weeks ago, No. 23 Northern Illinois lost to Buffalo 23-20 in overtime Saturday in its MAC opener.

Upton Bellenfant kicked a 37-yard field goal in overtime to give Buffalo a 23-20 victory over No. 23 Northern Illinois.

Two weeks ago, the Northern Illinois Huskies upset a Notre Dame team then ranked #5 in the country. A bye week followed that win, but NIU returned to the field

That loss to Northern Illinois by Notre Dame isn't looking any better for the Fighting Irish after Saturday. NIU played host to the Buffalo Bulls in a MAC game and were upended, 23-20, in overtime. Buffalo's winning margin came on a 37-yard field goal by Upton Bellenfant.

The Buffalo Bulls, who are 2-1 on the season will hit the road to face the undefeated 2-0 Northern Illinois Huskies at Huskie Stadium in DeKalb, Illinois, for a

Kicking off MACtion by knocking off the top-ranked contender in the conference, University at Buffalo came from behind to score one of the biggest wins in its football history, 23-20 in overtime Saturday on the road against No.

Upton Bellenfant drilled a 37-yard field goal in overtime as visiting Buffalo upset No. 23 Northern Illinois 23-20 in Mid-American Conference play on Saturday afternoon in DeKalb, Ill. Buffalo (3-1,