Right now, though, as promised, we are joined by the head football coach of Northern Illinois.

He is in his sixth season overall at his alma mater.

He has guided the Huskies to a pair of bowl games.

He won the Mac Championship of 2021.

He was the Mac coach of the year that season.

Saturday, N.I.U. Shocked.

Number five, Notre Dame 1614 on the road.

They're 2-0. They're ranked 25th in the AP poll.

They host Buffalo on September 21st. Our guest is Thomas Hammock. Thomas, it is great to have you on. How are you living, coach?

I'm living good. First of all, it was surreal to hear that intro music. I've been watching you and a fan of your shows for a long time. And what an awesome honor to be on your show today.

Hey, Coach, I appreciate you saying that so much. And by the way, what an awesome honor to have you on the program today. So thanks for making time for it. Listen, I understand that ultimately you're going to get back to work, but undoubtedly that was the biggest winner program history.

I know what that program means to you.

So can tell me how surreal have the last couple of days been for you and your players and the fans?

And if you had to change your phone number as a result of that sensational upset over the

Fighting Irish?

Well, it's been an unbelievable last 24 hours to support,

the fan base, the pride in the university. That's what I've always wanted to build here.

This is obviously, NIA is important to me. I learned. I grew here. I met my wife here.

I met my wife in Douglas Hall. My son's name

is Thomas Douglas. So we bleed, Cardinal and Black, through and through. And to have that

type of victory meant everything for me in the program. That is so awesome. That kind of leads

me the next point because you were understandably emotional in the postgame TV interview, but you

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