Badgers Fall at Lambeau, Lessons Learned | Notre Dame Fighting Irish Football News

Badgers fall hard at Lambeau, 41-13, but glimpses of promise shine through. QB Colton Joseph showed grit with 217 yards and a TD, but a costly INT returned for a score and a dismal rushing game (3 yards on 12 carries) hurt his debut. Running backs averaged just 3.3 yards per carry, with Abu Sama III leading the charge. The offensive line struggled mightily, especially in pass protection, earning a D-plus. Defense started strong—defensive line and linebackers (led by Mason Posa’s 15 tackles) held Notre Dame’s run game in check, with Sebastian Cheeks forcing a fumble—but defensive backs couldn’t keep up as ND found rhythm in the air. Special teams had bright spots—a blocked punt, a 70-yard punt that pinned ND deep—but a muffed kickoff led directly to a TD, shifting momentum. Wide receivers earned a B, showing flashes of potential despite the loss. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/563b710760cdbf0a