Forget the Gatorade, Coach Thomas Hammock got a french fry shower on Monday as the NIU Huskies defeated Fresno St. 28-20 in Boise in double overtime.
The cascade of spuds is part of a tradition for the winning coach of the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl.
The Huskies pulled ahead with a touchdown and a successful two point conversion at Albertsons Stadium in Boise to secure the win.
This was NIU's 13th bowl appearance in the last 17 seasons.
NIU finished the season with a 7-5 record overall with a highlight win against Notre Dame.
According to a news release, the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl, which was being played for the 28th time this year, is the longest-running cold weather bowl game in college football and celebrates the spirit of winter, football and potatoes in the Idaho mountains.