James Flanigan scores first career touchdown for Notre Dame at Lambeau Field

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Last updated Sep 7, 2026

James Flanigan scores first career touchdown for Notre Dame at Lambeau Field
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Sophomore tight end James Flanigan scored his first collegiate touchdown during No. 4 Notre Dame's 41-13 victory over Wisconsin at Lambeau Field on September 7, 2026. The Green Bay, Wisconsin native caught a 3-yard pass from CJ Carr in the first quarter to put the Irish on the board. The score held personal significance as both his father and grandfather previously played for the Green Bay Packers at the same venue. Following the catch, Flanigan celebrated with a fist pump tribute to his father, a former Notre Dame and NFL defensive tackle. Flanigan played four games as a freshman without recording a reception but is expected to see an increased role in the offense throughout the current season.

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  • No. 4 Notre Dame defeated Wisconsin 41-13 at Lambeau Field.
  • James Flanigan recorded his first career touchdown reception in the first quarter.
  • The tight end's father and grandfather both played for the Green Bay Packers.
  • CJ Carr provided the touchdown pass to Flanigan.
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Notre Dame tight end James Flanigan knew exactly how he wanted to celebrate scoring his first career touchdown in the stadium where his father and grandfather played. Flanigan’s father and grandfather, both named Jim Flanigan, each played for the Green Bay Packers. After scoring on a 3-yard touchdown catch in the first quarter of No. 4 Notre Dame’s 41-13 victory over Wisconsin at Lambeau Field, Flanigan pumped his fist in the air just as his dad used to do during his own playing days.

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