Wisconsin vs. Notre Dame Odds & Betting Predictions - September 6, 2026

We’ve seen this movie before when it comes to Notre Dame. The Irish will open the season near the top of the AP Poll, and their sophomore quarterback, CJ Carr, is a co-favorite to win the Heisman Trophy. A combination of hype and the Notre Dame brand has inflated this number past three touchdowns. In 1994, a nearly identical scenario played out as the Irish opened the year playing a Big Ten opponent in an NFL Stadium (Northwestern, Soldier Field). The Irish were second in the AP Poll with a Heisman Hopeful at quarterback (Ron Powlus), and the point spread reflected that (ND-24.5). The Irish dominated lowly Northwestern, covering the spread by a field goal. It’s worth noting, however, that Northwestern players may have been point-shaving during the 1994 season. Wisconsin is no doormat, despite a down 4-8 mark in 2025. They have a chance to flip the script in this game because of its major recruiting coup at quarterback. Colton Joseph arrives from Old Dominion, and he’s the perfect dual-threat weapon to inject some life into the Badger offense. Joseph is one of two Power Four quarterbacks who accounted for more than 2,600 passing yards and 1,000 rushing yards last fall. The Badgers covered in four of their last five games, while upsetting nationally ranked Washington and Illinois. Back Joseph and take the points here.