Anatomy of a Group of 5 upset of a power conference team

The article discusses the common characteristics of significant upsets in college football, where a Group of 5 (G5) team defeats a power conference team. The key points are: 1. Not all upsets are the same, but there are similarities when a G5 team beats a Power 5 opponent. 2. The article cites examples like Northern Illinois University (NIU) defeating Notre Dame as an instance of such an upset. 3. The article suggests that these upsets often have certain common traits, though the specific details may vary. 4. The article aims to provide an "anatomy" or a deeper understanding of the dynamics and factors that contribute to these surprising results, where a perceived underdog team manages to overcome a more highly-ranked opponent. The article does not delve into the specific details or analysis of any particular upset scenario. Instead, it acknowledges the significance of these events and suggests that there are patterns or shared characteristics that can be observed in such cases of Group of 5 teams defeating Power 5 teams.