
Notre Dame Dominates, Doubters Remain | Notre Dame Fighting Irish Football News
Published: September 10, 2026
Duration: 1:35
Notre Dame crushed Wisconsin 41-13 in a statement win, despite early-season skepticism—thanks to a 28-point margin and a 2.5-point spread, they’re proving doubters wrong. Back home against Rice, they’re favored by over six touchdowns, making any underwhelming performance fodder for debate. Still, the AP Top 25 rewarded their dominance, bumping them to No. 3 after Oregon’s stumble. Injuries to safety Brauntae Johnson and DT Jason Onye are setbacks, but with tough road games ahead against BYU, Miami, and SMU, it’s smart to be cautious. This Saturday in South Bend? All eyes are on the Irish to silence cr...