Nasir Muhammad had 19 points, James Dent Jr. and Quaran McPherson added double-doubles and Northern Illinois defeated Ball ...

Here's why: Notre Dame was coming off a stunner of a Week 2 loss, 16-14 to Northern Illinois. All week long, the Irish heard the whispers. Not good enough and not tough enough after a four-touchdown ...

Northern Illinois heads into a matchup with Ball State as losers of three straight home games. The teams meet Saturday for the first time this season.

Notre Dame and Ohio State meet in the first final of the 12-team College Football Playoff at 7:30 p.m. Monday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.