Notre Dame defeats Wisconsin at Lambeau Field in season opener

Notre Dame defeated Wisconsin 41-13 in a Sunday night matchup at Lambeau Field to open the 2026 season. The Badgers remained competitive through the first half, trailing the Irish by only a 13-10 margin at the halftime break. Wisconsin limited the Notre Dame offense during the opening two quarters, but the team struggled to maintain that defensive intensity after the intermission. The Irish outscored the Badgers 28 points to three in the second half to pull away for the victory. Wisconsin quarterback Colton Joseph finished his debut with 217 passing yards and one touchdown, including a 28-yard scoring pass to Malachi Coleman. While the final margin reached 28 points, the Badgers showed offensive potential before the second-half collapse against the Irish defense.

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