When senior quarterback Everett Golson hit sophomore receiver Will Fuller on an 11-yard touchdown pass early in the fourth quarter that put Notre Dame up by two scores, it looked as if the Irish had found a way to win the game.

Instead, they found a way to lose it, dropping a 43-40 overtime decision to Northwestern (4-6, 2-4 Big Ten). Read our coverage of the game online.

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Irish senior quarterback Everett Golson sprints for a 61-yard touchdown in the first quarter.

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Irish junior receiver Chris Brown coughs up a fumble near the goal line during Notre Dame’s 43-40 overtime loss to Northwestern on Saturday at Notre Dame Stadium.

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Irish senior running back Cam McDaniel fumbles in the fourth quarter of Northwestern’s 43-40 overtime victory over Notre Dame on Saturday at Notre Dame Stadium.

Irish freshman linebacker Nyles Morgan, left, and junior defensive lineman Jarron Jones stand on the field while Northwestern celebrates its 43-40 overtime victory over Notre Dame on Saturday at Notre Dame Stadium.

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