Badgers Learn Tough Lesson vs Notre Dame | Wisconsin Badgers Football News

Wisconsin’s tough 41-13 loss to Notre Dame was a stark contrast between early promise and second-half collapse, as the Badgers’ defense wilted under physical pressure and costly mistakes—including a fumble on the opening kickoff and a pick-six that drained their energy. While the coach praised early leadership and competitive grit, he called out tackling lapses and a lack of defensive fire in the second half, which allowed Notre Dame to dominate with 28 unanswered points. The quarterback showed poise despite throwing an interception, and while run defense struggled to stop Notre Dame’s rhythm, the coach sees this as a critical learning moment. He insists the team must grow, stay aggressive, and rebuild their identity—no room for complacency as they aim for higher competition. 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/efebf4fa0128e329