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Notre Dame beat Wisconsin 41–13 at Lambeau Field after leading only 13–10 at halftime. The Irish improved on both sides of the ball and scored on long second-half drives. Their response is encouraging, but the first-half problems remain part of the evidence.
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Notre Dame beat Wisconsin 41–13 at Lambeau Field after leading only 13–10 at halftime. The Irish improved on both sides of the ball and scored on long second-half drives. Their response is encouraging, but the first-half problems remain part of the evidence.
The 41–13 scoreline was built after halftime, not established from the opening possession.
What is likely to happen next
Watch whether Notre Dame establishes that efficiency earlier in its next game. Repeatedly improving after halftime is useful; needing a recovery every week is a risk. Continued productive running-back rotation would strengthen the case that the second-half performance is repeatable.
This is a conditional editorial assessment, not a measured probability or a guaranteed outcome.
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The 41–13 scoreline was built after halftime, not established from the opening possession.
The 41–13 scoreline was built after halftime, not established from the opening possession.