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 Bulls improved to 3-1 and the Huskies are 2-1. It was the second time in school history Buffalo beat a ranked opponent.

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.

Northern Illinois can probably forget about playing in the College Football Playoff this December. In its first game since a historic upset of Notre Dame in South Bend, Northern I