Notre Dame vs Wisconsin Prediction Football Picks Today 9/6/26

In this article we will formulate a Notre Dame vs Wisconsin prediction for this College Football game on Sunday, September 6th at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this Week 1 matchup. 

Notre Dame Fighting Irish Betting Preview

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish went 10-2 last year and they were the best Independent team, as they were 1.5 games better than UConn. Notre Dame started the season with a 27-24 loss to Miami (FL), which was followed up with a 41-40 loss to Texas A&M. The Fighting Irish were 0-2 to start the season, but they won 10 straight games to finish the season. Notre Dame scored 34+ points in six of their last seven games, but they opted out of a bowl game after not making the CFP. ND scored 42.0 points per game in 2025, while they allowed 17.6 points against per game on defense. 

This year, Notre Dame will have CJ Carr back at quarterback and he should be ready for a big season. The receivers have a lot of talent and the offensive line should be elite, but the running backs could be a problem. On defense, Notre Dame returns plenty of production from last season, which isn’t something most teams can say. The defense should be very good once again in 2026. 

Wisconsin Badgers Betting Preview

The Wisconsin Badgers were 4-8 (2-7) last season and they finished tied for 14th in the Big Ten standings. Wisconsin opened the season with a 17-0 win over Miami (OH) and then followed that up with a 42-10 win over MTSU. The Badgers were 2-0, but they lost each of the next six games, before alternating wins and losses in their last four games. Wisconsin had a ton of issues scoring points, as they scored 13 or fewer in eight of their last nine games. The Badgers scored 12.8 points per game in 2025, while they allowed 21.6 points against per game on defense. 

This season, Wisconsin will have Colton Joseph at quarterback, who transferred in from Old Dominion. The Badgers do have some talent at receiver and running back, but the offensive line could be an issue. On defense, Wisconsin should be very good with their front seven, but the secondary could be a weakness. 

Why the Notre Dame Fighting Irish will win

• Notre Dame has won each of its last 15 games against non-AP-ranked teams.
• Wisconsin has lost each of its last 10 games against top-15 AP-ranked teams.
• Notre Dame has covered the spread in each of its last six games as a favorite at neutral venues.
• Wisconsin has failed to cover the spread in each of its last six September games against AP-ranked teams.
• Notre Dame has won the first quarter in each of its last nine games against non-AP-ranked teams at neutral venues.
• Notre Dame has won the first half each of its last 11 games against non-AP-ranked teams at neutral venues.

Why the Wisconsin Badgers will win

• Wisconsin has won nine of its last 10 season openers.
• Notre Dame has lost each of its last three September games as a top-10 AP-ranked team.
• The team ranked 4th in the AP Poll has failed to cover the spread in eight of its last nine games.
• The underdog has covered the spread in each of Wisconsin’s last five games.
• Wisconsin has won the first quarter in each of its last four games against top-15 AP-ranked teams at neutral venues.
• Wisconsin has won the first half in eight of its last 10 games against non-conference opponents at neutral venues.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Wisconsin’s last nine games have gone UNDER the total points line.
• Each of Notre Dame’s last four games against opponents from the Big Ten Conference at neutral venues have gone OVER the total points line.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish Player Prop Facts

• CJ Carr ranked 5th amongst qualified players for passer rating (168.1) last season.

Wisconsin Badgers Player Prop Facts

• Colton Joseph recorded the equal-longest passing touchdown in a single game last season (98 yards vs James Madison Dukes, Week 8).

Matchup/League Facts

• Notre Dame ranked 2nd among FBS teams for points per game last season (42.0).
• Notre Dame ranked 3rd among FBS teams for Q2 points per game last season (12.7).
• Wisconsin ranked 136th among FBS teams for Q1 points per game last season (1.4).
• Wisconsin ranked 136th among FBS teams for Q2 points per game last season (2.8).

Notre Dame vs Wisconsin Prediction 

Notre Dame finished the 2025 season with a 10-2 record, but they missed the College Football Playoff and didn’t go to a bowl game, so they will be looking forward to putting that behind them. The Fighting Irish are one of the top teams in the nation this year and they are elite on both sides of the ball. Wisconsin was awful on offense last year, but I actually think they got a lot better on that side of the ball. The Badgers may be competitive this year and I could see them scoring 17-20 points here. Take the over.