Rivals.com: Rivals Football & Basketball Recruiting – Saturday Spotlight: Around the Rivals network

The college football season continued in earnest on Saturday and the Rivals network of team sites had it covered from coast to coast. Here’s a look at some of the day’s biggest stories.

Stunner in South Bend: Northern Illinois notched its first-ever win over a top-10 team on Saturday with an upset over No. 5 Notre Dame. InsideNDSports.com breaks down everything that went wrong for the Irish HERE.

Tigers give it away: Auburn turned the ball over five times, including four interceptions from quarterback Payton Thorne, in a 21-14 home loss to Cal. AuburnSports.com recaps the loss HERE.

Offensive offense in Lexington: Former five-star quarterback Brock Vandagriff was benched in the fourth quarter after completing just three passes for 30 yards in Kentucky’s 31-6 loss to South Carolina. CatsIllustrated.com discusses a the Wildcats’ disastrous performance HERE.

Beatdown in the Big House: No. 10 Michigan was embarrassed at home by No. 3 Texas, 31-12. TheMaizeAndBlueReview.com has three takeaways from the Wolverines’ loss HERE.

Nittany Lions survive scare: No. 8 Penn State trailed Bowling Green at halftime but rallied in the second half to escape with a 34-27 victory. HappyValleyInsider.com has three takeaways from the win HERE.

Pitt roars back: Pitt clawed its way back from a 21-point deficit to earn a tough road win at Cincinnati, 28-27. Panther-Lair.com recaps the comeback HERE.

Tough win in the Big Easy: No. 17 Kansas State stormed back from a double-digit halftime deficit to beat Tulane in New Orleans, 34-27. EMAWOnline.com has the good, bad and ugly from the win HERE.