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Thomas Davis Jr. debuts for Notre Dame against Wisconsin

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Last updated Sep 8, 2026

Thomas Davis Jr. debuts for Notre Dame against Wisconsin

Summary

Freshman linebacker Thomas Davis Jr. made his college football debut for Notre Dame during the team’s 41-13 victory over Wisconsin on Sunday. The game marked a significant milestone for his father, former Georgia and NFL linebacker Thomas Davis Sr. The elder Davis noted that his own final college game was also played against Wisconsin, resulting in a 24-21 victory in the 2004 Outback Bowl. Davis Jr. joined the Notre Dame program as a 4-star recruit after a high school career at Weddington, North Carolina, where he recorded over 180 tackles and multiple interceptions. His father publicly expressed pride in his son’s collegiate opening performance.

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•Thomas Davis Jr. made his Notre Dame debut against Wisconsin on Sunday.
•Notre Dame defeated Wisconsin 41-13 in the regular-season opening game.
•Thomas Davis Sr. played his last college game against Wisconsin in 2004.
•Davis Jr. was a 4-star recruit and four-time MaxPreps All-American in high school.

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5:22 PMYahoo Sports — Thomas Davis Sr. has ‘full circle moment’ with son at Notre Dame

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Former Georgia and NFL linebacker Thomas Davis had a 'full circle moment' with his Thomas Davis Jr., who is now a freshman linebacker at Notre Dame
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