Notre Dame faces Wisconsin in 2026 season opener at Lambeau Field
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 4, 2026, 11:36 AM
Last updated Sep 4, 2026

The number four ranked Notre Dame Fighting Irish open their 2026 football season Sunday night against the Wisconsin Badgers. The matchup takes place at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Badgers enter the game with head coach Luke Fickell, who faces pressure following a 17-21 record since taking over the program. Wisconsin recently added Old Dominion transfer quarterback Colton Joseph to lead their offense. This contest was originally scheduled for 2020 but was delayed. Fans and observers look to this game to see if the Badgers can close the competitive gap within the Big Ten conference.
- •Notre Dame opens the season ranked number four in the AP poll.
- •The game will be held at Lambeau Field.
- •Luke Fickell holds a 17-21 record since becoming the Wisconsin head coach.
- •Colton Joseph joins the Badgers as a transfer quarterback from Old Dominion.
- •Wisconsin athletic director Shawn Eichorst leads the program's administration.
- 11:36 AMYahoo Sports — Notre Dame Football: Wisconsin Badgers Q&A with Dillon Graff of Badgernotes
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