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Wisconsin to open season against No. 4 Notre Dame at Lambeau Field

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 10:04 AM

Last updated Aug 18, 2026

Wisconsin to open season against No. 4 Notre Dame at Lambeau Field

Summary

The Wisconsin Badgers are set to face No. 4 Notre Dame in their season opener. The matchup will take place at Lambeau Field, a neutral site that could provide an advantage for Wisconsin. The first AP Poll has placed Notre Dame high with six first-place votes, while Wisconsin has three other ranked opponents this season, including No. 14 USC and No. 18 Penn State. With this challenging start, Wisconsin aims to build momentum early in the season.

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Key Details

•Wisconsin opens the season against Notre Dame on August 31.
•Notre Dame ranks No. 4 in the AP Top 25 Poll.
•The game will take place at Lambeau Field, a neutral site.
•Wisconsin will also face No. 14 USC, No. 18 Penn State, and No. 22 Iowa this season.
•Indiana and Oregon are also ranked high in the preseason poll.

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