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Notre Dame Dominates Wisconsin 41-13 in Lambeau Opener

9/7/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Notre Dame beat Wisconsin 41-13 in the season-opening game.
James Flanigan caught a 3-yard pass for his first career touchdown at Lambeau Field.
CJ Carr threw two touchdown passes, one a 28-yard strike to Nolan James Jr.
It was the first college football game at Lambeau Field since 2016.
Aneyas Williams rushed for 90 yards and scored two rushing touchdowns.

History

Historical Context

In September 2016 the Wisconsin Badgers upset No. 5 LSU 16-14 in the first Division I-FBS game ever staged at Lambeau Field, drawing 71,000 fans and $5.2 million in ticket sales under a Packers-co-promoted Big Ten/SEC showcase. After an eight-year absence, the Notre Dame–Wisconsin season opener returns to Lambeau, illustrating the growing practice of using NFL venues to boost college football’s national profile and attract broadcast slots.

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Story summary

Notre Dame beat Wisconsin 41-13 in the season-opening game.
James Flanigan caught a 3-yard pass for his first career touchdown at Lambeau Field.
CJ Carr threw two touchdown passes, one a 28-yard strike to Nolan James Jr.
It was the first college football game at Lambeau Field since 2016.
Aneyas Williams rushed for 90 yards and scored two rushing touchdowns.

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