Sat Sep 07 22:19:35 UTC 2024: ## Upsets and Triumphs: Weekend Sports Recap
**Northern Illinois Pulls Off Shocking Upset Over No. 5 Notre Dame**
In a stunning upset, the Northern Illinois Huskies defeated the No. 5 ranked Notre Dame Fighting Irish 16-14 on Saturday. Kanon Woodill’s 35-yard field goal with 31 seconds remaining secured the victory for the Huskies, who had not defeated a ranked nonconference opponent since 2003. Cade Haberman’s blocked field goal attempt by Notre Dame as time expired sealed the improbable win.
**Texas Dominates Michigan in a Statement Victory**
The No. 3 ranked Texas Longhorns showcased their dominance in a 31-12 victory over the No. 10 Michigan Wolverines. Quarterback Quinn Ewers threw for 246 yards and three touchdowns, leading the Longhorns to a convincing win over the defending national champions.
**Sabalenka Claims US Open Title, Ending Pegula’s Dream Run**
Aryna Sabalenka defeated Jessica Pegula 7-5, 7-5 in the US Open women’s final to win her first championship at Flushing Meadows and her second Grand Slam title of the year. The victory marked a bittersweet moment for Pegula, who was playing in her first major final at the age of 30.
**Other Notable Weekend Sports News:**
* Alabama pulled away in the fourth quarter to beat South Florida 42-16.
* The Chicago Sky’s Angel Reese, who set a WNBA rookie record with 26 double-doubles, has been ruled out for the rest of the season due to a wrist injury.
* Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love is expected to return this season after suffering an MCL injury in the team’s season opener.
* Canada beat the United States 2-1 in a friendly, their first victory over the Americans on U.S. soil since 1957.
* Nuggets star Jamal Murray agreed to a four-year, $208 million maximum contract extension.
* Taylor Fritz has the chance to end a Grand Slam drought for American men by beating Jannik Sinner in the US Open men’s final on Sunday.
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