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- Notre Dame expects Wisconsin to use a physical, disciplined run-first offense built around multiple rushing looks and a mobile quarterback who was the Sun Belt Player of the Year. - Marcus Freeman expects Wisconsin's defense to prioritize stopping the run behind two strong linebackers, including No. 8 as one of the best players Notre Dame may face this season. - Wisconsin pairs Sebastian Cheeks' edge pressure with a transfer-heavy secondary, giving Notre Dame a defense Freeman expects to remain aggressive and structurally sound. - Notre Dame is preparing for possible special-teams wrinkles because Freeman expects Wisconsin to use strong personnel and unusual looks in that phase at Lambeau Field.

- Wisconsin safety Matt Jung said his experience alongside Marvin Burks gives the Badgers more flexibility to disguise coverages against Notre Dame quarterback CJ Carr. - Starting quarterback Colton Joseph emphasized Notre Dame's defensive speed and physicality while expressing confidence in Wisconsin's tight-end group as a matchup resource. - Wisconsin's defense has prioritized frequent communication both before and after the snap as a core requirement against Notre Dame. - Running back Abu Sama said his growth under Jayden Everett has centered on protection assignments, defensive reads and taking available interior yards rather than automatically bouncing runs outside, skills Wisconsin needs against Notre Dame's frequent man coverage.

- Wisconsin did not have any players taken in the 2026 NFL Draft, and none of its rookies survived the cut to 53 players following the preseason. - But several rookies were re-signed on practice squads as they approach kickoff. - Cornerback Nyzier Fourqurean, who missed Wisconsin's 2025 season due to an eligibility dispute with the NCAA, stood out in his time on the field with the Rams.

- Wisconsin offensive linemen Kevin Heywood and Emerson Mandell took Monday reps but remain game-time decisions against Notre Dame as the staff weighs Week 1 urgency against their longer-term health. - Colton Joseph is taking Wisconsin's first-team quarterback reps while the two backup candidates remain even, with Luke Fickell prioritizing Joseph's ball security and decision-making in a balanced offense. - Wisconsin expects Notre Dame to use substantial man coverage behind an aggressive, deep front and plans to make elite corner Leonard Moore defend run edges rather than simply avoiding his side. - Wisconsin views CJ Carr's timing, deep ball and mistake recovery as central to Notre Dame's offensive balance and expects Mike Denbrock to retain a meaningful run component around him. - True freshmen Donovan Dunmore and Jack Sievers are expected to have Week 1 special-teams roles for Wisconsin at Lambeau Field.