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Notre Dame put on upset watch for Week 1 showdown vs. Wisconsin
TL;DR
Notre Dame faces Wisconsin in Week 1 of the 2026 season, with the Fighting Irish still upset over missing last year's playoffs. Experts suggest Wisconsin could pull off an upset despite their recent poor performance.
Key points
- Notre Dame missed the playoffs last season
- Wisconsin is coming off two poor seasons
- Experts suggest Wisconsin could upset Notre Dame
- The game is set for Week 1 of the 2026 season
- Lambeau Field will host the matchup
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When it comes to Notre Dame, the Fighting Irish are still upset they missed the playoffs last season.
In Week 1 of the 2026 season, they get to face a Wisconsin Badgers team that's coming off a pair of horrendous seasons.
That said, CBS Sports' Brad Crawford believes the Badgers are one of five teams that have a chance to do the unthinkable.
It's not like the Fighting Irish are this unbeatable powerhouse, far from it, but Badgers fans would likely all agree it's going to take a miracle for them to get the job done at Lambeau Field.
"Luke Fickell still lacks a signature win during a disappointing tenure at Wisconsin, but he will have the entire summer to prepare for the Irish," Crawford wrote.
He continued, "Notre Dame stumbled in last season's highly anticipated opener at Miami after reaching the national championship game the year before. Another sluggish start would be a major blow to Freeman and his staff, given the praise the program received this offseason."
Crawford noted the discipline, weather, physicality, and environment will all be factors on Sunday, September 6, when Wisconsin returns to Lambeau Field, looking to replicate the results they had against No. 5 LSU a decade ago.
Wisconsin was listed as the team with the fourth-best chances to knock off Notre Dame. The three teams ahead of the Badgers were SMU, BYU, and Miami.
Q&A
What are the expectations for Notre Dame in the 2026 season opener against Wisconsin?
Expectations are high for Notre Dame as they aim to bounce back after missing the playoffs last season.
Why do experts believe Wisconsin has a chance to upset Notre Dame?
Experts believe Wisconsin could upset Notre Dame due to their potential for a surprising performance despite recent struggles.
Where will the Notre Dame vs. Wisconsin game take place in 2026?
The game between Notre Dame and Wisconsin is scheduled to take place at Lambeau Field.
