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Wisconsin opens season with high-stakes matchup against No. 4 Notre Dame at Lambeau Field

Can Wisconsin bounce back from a 4-8 season with a strong performance against a top-ranked Notre Dame team?

The outcome of this game will set the tone for Wisconsin's season and determine if they can compete with elite programs.

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  1. No. 3 Notre Dame tries to avoid another early season stumble in home opener against RicemyMotherLode.com · Sep 9
  2. Three things to know about Notre Dame football’s next opponent, RiceOn3 · Sep 9
  3. WEATHER REPORT: Notre Dame VS Rice in Irish home openerYahoo Sports · Sep 9
  4. No. 3 Notre Dame tries to avoid another early-season stumble in home opener against RiceFOX Sports · Sep 9
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  1. Final score prediction for Notre Dame vs. Rice: The Fighting Irish look to have a dominant home opening performanceA to Z Sports · Sep 9
  2. Insider’s Preview: Rice Travels to Notre Dame247Sports · Sep 9
  3. No. 3 Notre Dame stays focused for home opener vs. Ricecbssports.com · Sep 9
  4. Notre Dame Football Primer: No. 3 Irish Host Rice in Home Openeruhnd.com · Sep 9
  5. Wisconsin vs. Notre Dame: Picks, predictions, and oddsBucky's 5th Quarter · Sep 4
  6. Notre Dame football prepares for season opener against WisconsinWNDU · Sep 4

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