Previewing the 2026 Notre Dame Football Season & Wisconsin Game

Season 4 of Notre Dame Federal Credit Union's Irish Football Fix is here!On the August 31st, 2026 edition hosts Chuck Freeby and Angelo Di Carlo preview the upcoming season and the season opener vs Wisconsin at Lambeau Field.In segment 1, we look at Notre Dame's high expectations as well as its motivations coming off missing the playoffs a year ago. We also discuss how Marcus Freeman can avoid the early September woes and what a returning CJ Carr can mean for the Notre Dame offense.In segment 2, we look at the biggest changes for the Irish entering 2026 and the strengths and weaknesses on offense, defense and special teams.In segment 3, it's our Focus on Faith interview, presented by Vince and Pat Turner, with Jim Flanigan who is former Irish defensive lineman, a current Irish football dad and a Green Bay native.In segment 4, we dive deep into the matchup with Wisconsin and game predictions. We also go through the season schedule and give our season predictions as well.--Thank you to Notre Dame Federal Credit Union for being the title sponsor of the Irish Football Fix: www.notredamefcu.comThank you to Tony Letcher with Health Markets for being our presenting sponsor: www.tletcher.com---Follow us on social media:Sports Michiana | Facebook: @sportsmichiana | Instagram: @sportsmichianaChuck | Twitter: @chuckfreebyAngelo | Facebook: @angelodicarlo | Twitter @angdicarlo | Instagram: @angdicarloSubscribe to the Podcast: Apple | Spotify--Sports Michiana is a digital sports broadcasting company based in South Bend, Indiana.