GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman knows Wisconsin coach Luke Fickell well enough to realize the Fighting Irish would face a bigger season-opening challenge than the recent results of these two teams suggested.

Notre Dame escaped Lambeau Field with a victory over Wisconsin. A past issue, however, reappeared for the Fighting Irish.

Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman to set aside all of their preseason expectations when they went into the locker room at halftime of Sunday's win over Wisconsin.

Punter Sean West showed off his golf swing celebration after a gorgeous punt for Wisconsin.

2. Louisville coach Jeff Brohm’s new quarterback, Ohio State transfer Lincoln Kienholz, came into Sunday shrouded in mystery. The only time anyone had seen him play meaningful action was as a third-string freshman thrown to the wolves in the Buckeyes’ 2023 Cotton Bowl loss to Missouri. He didn’t start this one much better.

Chris Brooks, Tyrell Henry, and Malachi Coleman were the clear top three receivers, with Wisconsin interchanging guys from the outside and the slot. Eugene Hilton, despite being listed as a starter, got only 17 reps, while Shamar Rigby got 15 as well. This seems to be Wisconsin's top five right now.

Notre Dame saw two defensive starters leave Sunday's season opener against Wisconsin at Lambeau Field early, as safety Brauntae Johnson and defensive tackle Jason Onye both exited the neutral-site game with lower left leg injuries.