Marcus Freeman leads Notre Dame with impressive coaching record

In the United States, Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman is preparing to face Wisconsin's Luke Fickell in a season opener at Lambeau Field. Freeman, who has a 24-4 record and one College Football Playoff appearance, previously played for Fickell at Ohio State and coached under him at Cincinnati. The matchup is notable for the contrasting fortunes of the two programs, with Wisconsin undergoing significant roster changes, including 27 transfers, while Freeman's team has enjoyed recent success.