No. 4 Notre Dame seeking faster start to season as it opens against Wisconsin at Lambeau Field

Fourth-ranked Notre Dame aims to avoid early season setbacks as it opens its 2025 campaign against fourth-ranked Wisconsin at Lambeau Field. The Fighting Irish, who missed out on last year’s College Football Playoff due to a poor start, are determined to prove their worthiness this time around. Notre Dame’s head coach Marcus Freeman emphasized the significance of this game, stating, "This is all we’ve got.

This is the most important game of the year." The Badgers, however, see this matchup as an opportunity to showcase their progress since last season’s 4-8 finish. They have added 34 transfers, including former Old Dominion quarterback Colton Joseph. Wisconsin coach Luke Fickell expressed confidence in his team’s ability to compete with any opponent, saying, "We’ve got the confidence we can compete with anybody."

The Fighting Irish, led by quarterback CJ Carr and defensive star Leonard Moore, face a challenging task, especially after their two opening losses last year to Miami and Texas A&M. Moore, named one of three finalists for the Bronko Nagurski Trophy, is expected to be a formidable force on the defense. Notre Dame, on the other hand, looks to replace their lost running backs with new talent Aneyas Williams.

Both teams are eager to kickstart their seasons on a high note, with Lambeau Field providing a historic backdrop for this significant matchup.