Notre Dame opens the 2026 season against Wisconsin in a matchup carrying major stakes for both programs, with the Irish looking to make an early statement and put their September struggles behind them.

Notre Dame Defense Gets A Chance To Start Fast vs Wisconsin Offense

Irish Breakdown provides unmatched in-depth analysis of the Notre Dame Football program while also discussing hot college football topics.

Bryan Driskell - A former college football coach, Bryan has been covering Notre Dame football for over a decade. 

Sean Stires - A long-time radio host in South Bend, Sean is the host of IB Nation Sports Talk and the play-by-play announcer for the Notre Dame Women’s Basketball team.