It’s a happy Sunday in Austin after the Longhorns looked the part of a national contender following their thorough victory at the Big House. But could there be a joy greater than in DeKalb, Ill., after unheralded Northern Illinois pulled off a historic victory over Notre Dame? "A program-changing win," Huskies coach Thomas Hammock said. As for Notre Dame, “We’ve been here before,” Irish coach Marcus Freeman said of his team's third upset loss in three years. But, this one is far worse.
Michigan never stood a chance. No. 3 Texas sailed to a 31-12 win against the No. 9 Wolverines behind 246 yards and three touchdowns from quarterback Quinn Ewers, simultaneously flashing the Longhorns' immense talent and potential while illustrating just how far the defending national champions have …
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