A good chunk of college football's Week 1 matchups have come and gone, but one of the biggest games has been saved for Sunday night.
The Wisconsin Badgers are set to take on Notre Dame, a Fighting Irish team that enters the year No. 4 in the AP Poll and No. 5 in the US LBM Coaches Poll.
Notre Dame knows they can't sleep on Wisconsin, but if the last two years are any indication, it could be another struggling year for head coach Luke Fickell and Co.
Just hours before kickoff, here are the betting odds for the 2026 Shamrock Series at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, WI.
Wisconsin vs. Notre Dame game odds
All college football odds via Hard Rock Bet
Spread: Wisconsin +20.5 (-105), Notre Dame -20.5 (-115)
Over-Under: Over 46.5 (-115), Under 46.5 (-105)
Money Line: Wisconsin +800, Notre Dame
-1600
Wisconsin vs. Notre Dame prediction
Taking the money line on Wisconsin seems silly, to say the least, but there's definitely some money to be made there.
Remember, the Badgers took down No. 5 LSU at Lambeau back in 2016, so it's been a few years, but UW seems to be at their best when playing at the home of the Green Bay Packers.
That said, this is a true National Champion contender in Notre Dame. There are more highlight-reel players on this team than most people will know on Wisconsin's roster in general.
Wisconsin eventually settled in a year ago, and while they missed out on a bowl game, two of their wins were against ranked teams. It would take an incredible effort for that to happen on Labor Day weekend, but crazier things have happened.
Prediction: Notre Dame 31, Wisconsin 13
Best Bet: Wisconsin (+20.5)
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