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Luke Fickell on 2nd half vs. Notre Dame: Physical, mental toll wore on us
Wisconsin Badgers head coach Luke Fickell wasn’t pleased with how his team finished things in the 41-13 loss to the Notre Dame Fighting Irish on Sunday, as the Badgers were outscored 28-3 in the second half. Wisconsin was right in the mix in the first half, and even had chances to go into halftime with […]
Badgers get a primetime slot once again in Week 2
The Wisconsin Badgers got a ton of eyeballs in Week 1, as they got the primetime slot on Sunday night on NBC against the No. 4 Notre Dame Fighting Irish. That game was one of only three that were played on Sunday, and the Badgers saw their fair share of ups and downs, with the […]
Wisconsin opens as massive favorite in Week 2
The Wisconsin Badgers are coming off a 41-13 loss to the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in Week 1, where they were competitive for 30 minutes before falling apart in the final 30 minutes with a couple of backbreaking plays. Against an elite team, the Badgers showed some promise, but also clearly have a ton to […]
4 observations after rewatching Wisconsin’s offense: There’s a good foundation to build upon
The end score was not a pretty one on Sunday night at Lambeau Field for the Wisconsin Badgers, who lost 41-13 to the No. 4 Notre Dame Fighting Irish to start Year 4 under Luke Fickell. Wisconsin fought through the first half, trailing by only three at halftime, but things really got out of hand […]
Badgers snap counts, grades on defense: The rotations are starting to settle out
The Wisconsin Badgers had a tale of two halves on Sunday, as they lost 41-13 in a rough game to the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. It was especially a double-sided game for the defense, as Wisconsin was quite stout against the run (and overall) in the first half before really letting things get out of […]
3 key concerns from Wisconsin’s Week 1 loss to Notre Dame: In game coaching decisions remain an issue
Things were looking good for the Wisconsin Badgers in their season opener against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish until they weren’t, as the latter rode by the former 41-13 in a blowout on Sunday evening at Lambeau Field. Sporting a much different roster with over 30 new players, Wisconsin showed the fight and hope that […]
Badgers snap counts, grades on offense vs. Notre Dame: The RB distribution was quite even
The Wisconsin Badgers suffered a blowout 41-13 loss at the hands of the No. 4 Notre Dame Fighting Irish on Sunday evening, as they struggled in the second half of a game that quickly got away from them. It was a night when the Badgers played many new faces on offense, including quarterback Colton Joseph, […]
Everything Luke Fickell said after loss to Notre Dame
The Wisconsin Badgers struggled in a 41-13 loss to the No. 4 Notre Dame Fighting Irish on Sunday evening, as they couldn’t respond well enough in the second half, where they were outscored 28-3. It was a competitive start for Luke Fickell’s guys, but ultimately, the story was similar to prior Badger losses, with tackling […]
3 key positives from Wisconsin’s Week 1 loss to Notre Dame
The Wisconsin Badgers suffered a tough 41-13 loss to the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in a game where they completely collapsed in the second half after keeping up well with a top-five team through 30 minutes. Wisconsin’s defense looked the part early before falling apart, while the offense had some moments against a tough defense. […]
3 quick takeaways from Wisconsin’s loss to Notre Dame: Some good, some bad
The Wisconsin Badgers were blown out __ by the No. 4 Notre Dame Fighting Irish in their season opener at Lambeau Field, leaving a lot of questions ahead of a crucial season for the Badgers. It was a competitive battle early for Luke Fickell’s team, but a quick 14-point turnaround to start the third quarter […]
2nd half effort, costly pick six lead Notre Dame to blowout win over Badgers
The Wisconsin Badgers fell short 41-13 to the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in a competitive first game of the season at Lambeau Field, inspiring confidence for 2026 while showing the key areas of improvement needed. The Badgers kept Notre Dame in check through the first 30 minutes, trailing 13-10 at halftime, and continued to fight […]
Wisconsin Badgers vs. No. 4 Notre Dame Fighting Irish Game Thread: Time for the Colton Joseph show
The Wisconsin Badgers are in primetime to start the season, as they’re taking on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Lambeau Field on Sunday, with kickoff set for 6:30 p.m. on NBC. Wisconsin is coming off a 4-8 season, which was their worst season by win percentage since 1990. But this year’s Badgers are quite […]
3 predictions for Wisconsin in Week 1 vs. Notre Dame: Can the Badgers score more than 1 touchdown?
The Wisconsin Badgers are ready to take the football field for the first time in the 2026 season, facing the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in Week 1 at Lambeau Field. It’s a rematch of their 2021 matchup, when Notre Dame beat Wisconsin 41-13 at Soldier Field in Chicago. Now, they’re finally facing off five years […]
Majority believe Badgers will exceed expectations vs. Notre Dame
The Wisconsin Badgers have a tall task ahead of them in Week 1, as they face the No. 4 Notre Dame Fighting Irish, who are considered one of the best teams in college football this season. A ton of signs point against the Badgers. They have a team with over 30 new transfers, are still […]
How Wisconsin can pull off unlikely upset vs. Notre Dame
The Wisconsin Badgers take on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish on Sunday in the season opener for both teams at Lambeau Field. Ahead of the game, most aren’t giving the Badgers a chance, with Notre Dame a three-touchdown favorite over Wisconsin. I want to be very clear at the outset: I am not predicting a […]
Why Wisconsin vs. Notre Dame can be best game of Week 1
The Wisconsin Badgers will have a lot of eyeballs on them in Week 1, as they’re taking on each other in primetime on Sunday evening, with kickoff set for 6:30 p.m. at Lambeau Field on NBC. Now, the Badgers aren’t a part of the closest matchup on the slate. They’re currently 20.5-point underdogs against the […]
Badgers star offensive lineman expected to start, another ruled out for Sunday
The Wisconsin Badgers got some big news on Sunday morning, as star offensive lineman Kevin Heywood is expected to play against the No. 4 Notre Dame Fighting Irish, according to 247Sports’s Nick Osen. Assuming all goes well during warmups, Heywood is expected to start at right tackle and be the guy there for the Badgers […]
How did Wisconsin’s 2026 opponents fare in Week 1?
The Wisconsin Badgers will be among the last group of teams to play in Week 1, as they take on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish on Sunday evening at Lambeau Field, with kickoff set for 6:30 p.m. Much has been made of Wisconsin’s 2026 schedule, as the Badgers are set to face a significantly lighter […]
5 things we must see from the Badgers in 2026 for a successful season
The Wisconsin Badgers will face arguably their most difficult challenge of the season on Sunday when they take on the No. 4 Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Lambeau Field. Wisconsin is a 20.5-point underdog, marking one of the team’s biggest deficits on the spread of the past 20 years. Wisconsin will have a lot of […]
Notre Dame star LB questionable, WR ruled out vs. Badgers
The Notre Dame Fighting Irish provided an updated injury report for their Week 1 matchup against the Wisconsin Badgers, and there’s one key injury: linebacker Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa. Viliamu-Asa is recovering from an ACL injury, and his recovery has been as good/better than expected heading into the regular season, with the linebacker potentially being available in […]
5 star recruit to visit Badgers for Week 2 game
The Wisconsin Badgers have been making waves on the recruiting trail in both the 2027 and 2028 classes, and they’ll be hosting one of the best prospects in the country next weekend for their Week 2 game against Western Illinois at Camp Randall Stadium. The No. 2 recruit in the country according to Rivals, George […]
Badgers WR questionable for Week 1, another OL game time decision
The Wisconsin Badgers have been dealing with some injuries to their offensive line ahead of the season, with Kevin Heywood and Emerson Mandell both game-time decisions for Week 1 against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. The Badgers elected not to release a depth chart ahead of the game, and they haven’t revealed any injury statuses, […]
Badgers make key hire to front office ahead of the season
Just before the start of the 2026 season, the Wisconsin Badgers have made a major hire to their front office. Wisconsin is hiring Marcus Berry as their Senior Director of Personnel Strategy, the school announced. Berry has been a longtime college football staffer, holding various roles at a number of schools over the past 18 […]
Badgers record first sweep of season in home opener, beat back to back SEC teams
The Wisconsin Badgers had a successful week during the Big Ten/SEC Challenge, as they beat both the No. 17 Florida Gators and the Auburn Tigers at the UW Field House, which included their first sweep of the season. After a tough outing at the Opening Spike Classic where the Badgers were undermanned, Wisconsin was looking […]
Wisconsin projected to be top 20 team in 2026 by The Athletic
The outlook for the Wisconsin Badgers heading into the 2026 season is far different than how they exited 2025, as the program added a ton of talent in the offseason while making some changes on its coaching staff. Add in a far easier schedule (on paper) in 2026, and the arrow is pointing up for […]
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