Wisconsin faces tough challenge against Notre Dame in season opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 10:30 AM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026
The Wisconsin Badgers will open the 2026 season against Notre Dame on Sept. 6 at Lambeau Field. USA TODAY's preseason player rankings highlight the challenge, placing five Fighting Irish players in the Top 100, including cornerback Leonard Moore at No. 4. Wisconsin's new offense will be led by transfer quarterback Colton Joseph, who is on the Manning Award Watch List. Notre Dame is ranked No. 1 in USA TODAY's preseason team re-rank, underscoring the difficulty of this matchup for the Badgers.
- •Wisconsin opens the season against Notre Dame on Sept. 6.
- •Leonard Moore leads Notre Dame's presence in the Top 100 at No. 4.
- •Colton Joseph is Wisconsin's new quarterback after transferring from Old Dominion.
- •Notre Dame is ranked No. 1 in USA TODAY's preseason team re-rank.
- •The game will take place at Lambeau Field.
- 10:30 AMYahoo Sports — Wisconsin's Week 1 opponent dominates USA TODAY's top 100 rankings
"The Wisconsin Badgers won't have an easy task when they open the 2026 season against Notre Dame.
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