Wisconsin Mailbag! X-Factors, Stat Predictions, Opponent Stars & First-Round NFL Talent

Notre Dame vs. Wisconsin predictions take center stage as the Irish prepare to open the 2026 college football season at Lambeau Field, with the turnover battle, CJ Carr, Aneyas Williams, Jordan Faison and the Badgers defense all under the microscope. Locked On Irish host Tyler Wojciak opens the first Friday Mailbag of the season by breaking down the biggest X-factor against Wisconsin, projecting Notre Dame’s offensive production and picking his players of the game; then he evaluates Wisconsin linebacker Mason Posa, the best defenders Notre Dame will face this season, former Irish players on the 2026 schedule and his five most intimidating players getting off the bus before closing with Notre Dame’s path to the College Football Playoff, whether a one-loss Irish team would get in and the chances Notre Dame produces four first-round picks in the 2027 NFL Draft.