Notre Dame defeats Wisconsin at Lambeau Field in season opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 7, 2026, 11:08 PM
Last updated Sep 7, 2026

Notre Dame secured a victory against Wisconsin at Lambeau Field on September 6, 2026. The Irish offensive line experienced initial communication struggles but stabilized in the second half to support running backs Aneyas Williams and Nolan James. While the passing game showed progress later in the contest, uncertainty remains regarding primary vertical threats among the receivers. On the defensive side, the secondary maintained performance despite Wisconsin utilizing screens and a double move to generate yardage. This game marked the first appearance of the season for both programs, serving as an evaluation point for team unit cohesion and personnel rotations.
- •Notre Dame played Wisconsin at Lambeau Field on September 6, 2026.
- •The offensive line improved in the second half after replacing Styles Prescod with Sullivan Absher.
- •Aneyas Williams scored a touchdown for the Irish in the second half.
- •Wisconsin scored their only touchdown on a double move against the Notre Dame secondary.
- •The Irish passing game relied heavily on running backs following adjustments by the Wisconsin defense.
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"Lambeau belongs to the Irish, but questions remain
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