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Notre Dame defeats Wisconsin 41-13 in season opener at Lambeau Field

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Last updated Sep 7, 2026

Notre Dame defeats Wisconsin 41-13 in season opener at Lambeau Field
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Notre Dame opened its season with a 41-13 victory over Wisconsin at Lambeau Field on Sunday. The teams entered halftime with Notre Dame leading 13-10, as the Wisconsin defense disrupted the Irish offense throughout the first two quarters. Notre Dame outscored the Badgers 28-3 in the second half to secure the win. Quarterback CJ Carr finished the game 19-of-29 for 239 passing yards and two touchdowns. Aneyas Williams added 90 rushing yards and two scores, while DJ McKinney returned an interception 55 yards for a touchdown. Following the win, Marcus Freeman awaits further updates on injuries to safety Brauntae Johnson and defensive lineman Jason Onye.

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  • •Notre Dame defeated Wisconsin 41-13 at Lambeau Field.
  • •The Irish outscored the Badgers 28-3 in the second half.
  • •CJ Carr threw for 239 yards and two touchdowns.
  • •Aneyas Williams contributed 90 rushing yards and two scores.
  • •DJ McKinney recorded a 55-yard interception return for a touchdown.
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  • 11:44 AMYahoo Sports — Notre Dame turns Lambeau scare into loud College Football Playoff message
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Wisconsin made Notre Dame uncomfortable for one half, but CJ Carr and the Fighting Irish responded with a second-half performance worthy of a playoff contender.

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