... field goal attempt by Northwestern from the five yard line on fourth and goal in overtime after Auburn scored a field goal to lead 38-35 after their possession.

An added wrinkle was that starting kicker Stefan Demos, who had missed three field goals and had an extra point blocked on the day, was injured following his last attempt (a 37 yarder that bounced off of the right upright) during that same Northwestern overtime possession (a penalty was called on Auburn that kept the drive alive).

Northwestern Head Coach Pat Fitzgerald was faced with a tough decision with a few options.  He could send out backup kicker Steve Flaherty to try a game-tying, 23-yard field goal, with knowledge that Flaherty has only one kick in his collegia...

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