It is hard to recreate the excitement of the first game of the season, especially a Top 25 matchup and all parties are well aware that the Irish will be large favorites heading into Saturday's contest. Northern Illinois is not nearly Texas A&M, but this will be the Huskies' Super Bowl....
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