Notre Dame prepares to face Wisconsin in Shamrock Series at Lambeau Field
5 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 6, 2026, 10:30 AM
Last updated Sep 6, 2026

Notre Dame is finalizing preparations for its season-opening game against the Wisconsin Badgers in the Shamrock Series. The matchup is scheduled for Sunday night at Lambeau Field in Green Bay. During a press conference on Wednesday, Irish coordinators Mike Denbrock, Chris Ash, and Marty Biagi discussed the team's strategic approach to the contest. The coaching staff emphasized the need to contain Wisconsin quarterback Colton Joseph, who they identified as a dynamic dual-threat athlete capable of extending plays with his feet. Players also noted that preparation has involved reviewing film from the previous season while analyzing how new additions have integrated into the Wisconsin system. Notre Dame officials expressed confidence in the team's increased comfort and familiarity with their own offensive schemes as they transition from fall camp to game-week planning.
- •Notre Dame plays Wisconsin this Sunday night at Lambeau Field.
- •Coordinators identified Wisconsin quarterback Colton Joseph as a primary defensive focus.
- •Notre Dame players are using previous season film to study Wisconsin's new personnel.
- •The Irish offense is prioritizing scheme comfort as they head into the season opener.
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"Notre Dame opens its highly anticipated 2026 season on Sunday night on the hallowed ground of Lambeau Field. The Fighting Irish take on the Wisconsin Badgers in a Shamrock Series game originally scheduled in 2020.
"Irish coordinators and key starters reveal their strategies for neutralizing Wisconsin's dual-threat quarterback and disciplined defense as the Irish prepare for a primetime showdown at Lambeau Field.
"Notre Dame football will get its season started this weekend, and here are three keys for an Irish victory over Wisconsin in the 2026 Shamrock Series.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 6, 2026, 10:30 AMWisconsin football vs. Notre Dame: Shamrock Series live updates, score
The 2026 college football season is here, and for Notre Dame and the Wisconsin Badgers, it begins at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, WI.
- Yahoo SportsSep 5, 2026, 11:03 AMThree keys for a Notre Dame victory over Wisconsin in the 2026 opener
Notre Dame football will get its season started this weekend, and here are three keys for an Irish victory over Wisconsin in the 2026 Shamrock Series.
- Yahoo SportsSep 3, 2026, 11:54 PMOur 2026 Journey Begins
Notre Dame opens its highly anticipated 2026 season on Sunday night on the hallowed ground of Lambeau Field. The Fighting Irish take on the Wisconsin Badgers in a Shamrock Series game originally scheduled in 2020.
- Yahoo SportsSep 3, 2026, 1:36 AMPod of Gold: Talking Notre Dame football opener against Wisconsin
A trip to historic Lambeau Field and Shamrock Series game against Wisconsin is how the 2026 season starts for No. 5 Notre Dame football.
- Yahoo SportsSep 3, 2026, 12:08 AMNotre Dame Players And Coordinators Talk Season Opener Against Wisconsin
Irish coordinators and key starters reveal their strategies for neutralizing Wisconsin's dual-threat quarterback and disciplined defense as the Irish prepare for a primetime showdown at Lambeau Field.
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