On September 6, 2026, a packed Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin, welcomed a crowd of 75,939 under clear skies and a mild 72°F temperature as the Notre Dame Fighting Irish faced the Wisconsin Badgers in a high‑scoring football contest.
A packed stage for a high‑scoring showdown
The game opened with Wisconsin’s Gavin Lahm converting a 27‑yard field goal, but Notre Dame quickly answered when Spencer Porath nailed a 52‑yard attempt and CJ Carr threw a 3‑yard touchdown pass to Jame Flanigan, putting the Irish ahead early.
In the second quarter, Colton Joseph connected with Malachi Coleman on a 28‑yard strike for another Notre Dame touchdown, and Porath added a 26‑yard field goal to tie the score at 10‑10, setting the stage for a back‑and‑forth battle.
The third quarter saw Aneyas Williams punch in a 3‑yard rushing touchdown, while D.J. McKinney turned a Wisconsin interception into a 55‑yard return for a score, extending the Irish lead to 27‑13 after Lahm’s subsequent 36‑yard field goal.
Aneyas Williams added a fourth‑quarter touchdown run, and Carr’s 28‑yard pass to Nolan James Jr., who sprinted into the end zone, sealed the 41‑13 victory, showcasing a dominant performance by Notre Dame’s offense and defense.