Skip to main contentSkip to main content
You have permission to edit this collection.
Edit
Lake Geneva News
72°
  • Log In
  • Subscribe
  • user icon Guest
  • Logout
Read Today's E-edition
  • News
    • Local
    • State & Regional
    • Crime
    • Politics
    • National
    • Business
    • World
    • Multimedia
    • Markets & Stocks
    • News Tip
  • Obituaries
    • Share a story
    • Recent Obituaries
    • Find an Obituary
    • Archives
  • Opinion
    • Submit a letter
    • Letters
    • Editorial
    • Guest/Columnists
  • Sports
    • High School
    • College
    • Professional
  • Resorter
    • Event Calendar
    • Music
    • Movies
    • Television
  • Lifestyles
    • Welcome Home
    • Food & Cooking
    • Health & Fitness
    • Contests
    • Puzzmo
  • Feast and Field
    • Partners
  • Brand Ave. Studios
  • Print Edition
    • E-edition
    • Welcome Home
    • Special Sections
  • Buy & Sell
    • Place an Ad
    • Jobs
    • Marketplace
    • Wisconsin Public Notices
    • Shop Local
  • Customer Service
    • Manage Subscription
    • Activate Digital Subscription
    • Newsletters
    • Subscribe
    • Contact us
    • Help Center
  • Gift Subscriptions
  • Mobile Apps
  • Weather: Live Radar
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • LinkedIn
  • Instagram
© 2026 Lee Enterprises
Terms of Service | Privacy Policy
Lake Geneva News
News+
Where your story lives
Subscribe
Read Today's E-edition
Lake Geneva News
News+
Where your story lives
Subscribe
  • Log In
  • user icon
    Welcome, Guest
    • My Subscription
      Help Center
    • My Account
    • Dashboard
    • Profile
    • Saved items
    • Logout
  • E-edition
  • News
  • Obituaries
  • Opinion
  • Sports
  • Resorter
  • Puzzmo
  • Lifestyles
  • Public Notices
  • Jobs
  • 72° Clear
Share This
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • WhatsApp
  • SMS
  • Email
Photos: No. 12 Notre Dame trounces No. 18 Wisconsin in Soldier Field
Share this
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • WhatsApp
  • SMS
  • Email
  • Print
  • Save

Live

The Latest: Trump says US is negotiating with Iran’s parliamentary speaker, who denies talks

Photos: No. 12 Notre Dame trounces No. 18 Wisconsin in Soldier Field

  • Sep 26, 2021
  • Sep 26, 2021 Updated Oct 6, 2021

Check out all the action as the 18th-ranked University of Wisconsin football team takes on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish on Saturday at Soldier Field.

092421_badgersnotredame_04-09252021103215

092421_badgersnotredame_04-09252021103215

Wisconsin Badger fans gather at the for a pep rally on the North Lawn at Soldier Field in Chicago, Ill., Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021. KAYLA WOLF, STATE JOURNAL

KAYLA WOLF STATE JOURNAL

Shannon Rovers Irish Pipe Band

Shannon Rovers Irish Pipe Band

Wisconsin Badgers fans watch as the Shannon Rovers Irish Pipe Band performs during a pep rally prior to the Shamrock Series game against Notre Dame at Soldier Field Saturday in Chicago.

KAYLA WOLF, STATE JOURNAL

092421_badgersnotredame_01-09252021103215

092421_badgersnotredame_01-09252021103215

Wisconsin Badger fans and Notre Dame Fighting Irish fans walk around Soldier Field for the Shamrock Series game in Chicago, Ill., Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021. KAYLA WOLF, STATE JOURNAL

KAYLA WOLF STATE JOURNAL

092421_badgersnotredame_02-09252021103215

092421_badgersnotredame_02-09252021103215

The Shannon Rovers Irish Pipe Band performs during a pep rally for the Wisconsin Badgers prior to the Shamrock Series game against Notre Dame at Soldier Field in Chicago, Ill., Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021. KAYLA WOLF, STATE JOURNAL

KAYLA WOLF STATE JOURNAL

092421_badgersnotredame_05-09252021105720

092421_badgersnotredame_05-09252021105720

Wisconsin Badgers head coach Paul Chryst on the sidelines prior to kick off as the Badgers take on Notre Dame at Soldier Field in Chicago, Ill., Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021. KAYLA WOLF, STATE JOURNAL

KAYLA WOLF STATE JOURNAL

092421_badgersnotredame_09-09252021131514

092421_badgersnotredame_09-09252021131514

Wisconsin Badgers cornerback Faion Hicks (1) breaks up a pass intended for Notre Dame Fighting Irish wide receiver Braden Lenzy (0) during the first half at Soldier Field in Chicago, Ill., Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021. KAYLA WOLF, STATE JOURNAL

KAYLA WOLF STATE JOURNAL

092421_badgersnotredame_10-09252021131514

092421_badgersnotredame_10-09252021131514

Notre Dame Fighting Irish cornerback Cam Hart (5) intercepts a pass intended for Wisconsin Badgers wide receiver Kendric Pryor (3) during the first half at Soldier Field in Chicago, Ill., Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021. KAYLA WOLF, STATE JOURNAL

KAYLA WOLF STATE JOURNAL

092421_badgersnotredame_11-09252021131514

092421_badgersnotredame_11-09252021131514

Notre Dame Fighting Irish wide receiver Kevin Austin Jr. (4) scores a touchdown under coverage by Wisconsin Badgers cornerback Faion Hicks (1) during the first half at Soldier Field in Chicago, Ill., Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021. KAYLA WOLF, STATE JOURNAL

KAYLA WOLF STATE JOURNAL

092421_badgersnotredame_08-09252021131514

092421_badgersnotredame_08-09252021131514

Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Graham Mertz (5) hands off the ball against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the first half at Soldier Field in Chicago, Ill., Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021. KAYLA WOLF, STATE JOURNAL

KAYLA WOLF STATE JOURNAL

092421_badgersnotredame_07-09252021130827

092421_badgersnotredame_07-09252021130827

Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback Jack Coan (17) throws a pass against the Wisconsin Badgers during the first half at Soldier Field in Chicago, Ill., Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021. KAYLA WOLF, STATE JOURNAL

KAYLA WOLF STATE JOURNAL

092421_badgersnotredame_06-09252021130827

092421_badgersnotredame_06-09252021130827

Wisconsin Badgers defensive end Matt Henningsen (92) sacks Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback Jack Coan (17) during the first half at Soldier Field in Chicago, Ill., Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021. KAYLA WOLF, STATE JOURNAL

KAYLA WOLF STATE JOURNAL

092421_badgersnotredame_12-09252021154422

092421_badgersnotredame_12-09252021154422

Wisconsin Badgers running back Chez Mellusi (6) is tackled by Notre Dame Fighting Irish safety Kyle Hamilton (14) during the second half at Soldier Field in Chicago, Ill., Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021. KAYLA WOLF, STATE JOURNAL

KAYLA WOLF STATE JOURNAL

uw secondary cover photo

uw secondary cover photo

UW quarterback Graham Mertz completed 18 of 41 passes with four interceptions. He also lost a fumble.

092421_badgersnotredame_17-09252021155404

092421_badgersnotredame_17-09252021155404

Notre Dame Fighting Irish running back Chris Tyree (25) runs the ball for a 96-yard touchdown on a kickoff return during the second half at Soldier Field in Chicago, Ill., Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021. KAYLA WOLF, STATE JOURNAL

KAYLA WOLF STATE JOURNAL

092421_badgersnotredame_14-09252021155404

092421_badgersnotredame_14-09252021155404

Wisconsin Badgers wide receiver Kendric Pryor (3) runs into the end zone for a touchdown under coverage by Notre Dame Fighting Irish cornerback Clarence Lewis (6) during the second half at Soldier Field in Chicago, Ill., Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021. KAYLA WOLF, STATE JOURNAL

KAYLA WOLF STATE JOURNAL

092421_badgersnotredame_15-09252021155949

092421_badgersnotredame_15-09252021155949

Wisconsin Badgers running back Chez Mellusi (6) is brought down by Notre Dame Fighting Irish safety Kyle Hamilton (bottom) and Notre Dame Fighting Irish linebacker Drew White (top) during the second half at Soldier Field in Chicago, Ill., Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021. KAYLA WOLF, STATE JOURNAL

KAYLA WOLF STATE JOURNAL

092421_badgersnotredame_20-09252021155949

092421_badgersnotredame_20-09252021155949

Wisconsin Badgers offensive lineman Josh Seltzner (70) and Wisconsin Badgers offensive lineman Tyler Beach (65) watch as a fumbled football is recovered by Notre Dame Fighting Irish defensive lineman Isaiah Foskey (7) during the second half at Soldier Field in Chicago, Ill., Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021. KAYLA WOLF, STATE JOURNAL

KAYLA WOLF STATE JOURNAL

092421_badgersnotredame_19-09252021155949

092421_badgersnotredame_19-09252021155949

Wisconsin Badgers wide receiver Devin Chandler (86) attempts to hurdle Notre Dame Fighting Irish place kicker Jonathan Doerer (39) during the second half at Soldier Field in Chicago, Ill., Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021. KAYLA WOLF, STATE JOURNAL

KAYLA WOLF, STATE JOURNAL

Tyree touchdown

Tyree touchdown

Notre Dame's Chris Tyree (25) returns a touchdown 96 yards for a score in the fourth quarter to give the Fighting Irish the lead for good in their 41-13 victory over UW on Saturday at Soldier Field.

KAYLA WOLF STATE JOURNAL

092421_badgersnotredame_30-09252021162236

092421_badgersnotredame_30-09252021162236

Notre Dame Fighting Irish wide receiver Braden Lenzy (0) catches a pass against the Wisconsin Badgers during the first half at Soldier Field in Chicago, Ill., Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021. KAYLA WOLF, STATE JOURNAL

KAYLA WOLF STATE JOURNAL

092421_badgersnotredame_31-09252021162855

092421_badgersnotredame_31-09252021162855

Wisconsin Badgers tight end Clay Cundiff (85) catches a pass under coverage by Notre Dame Fighting Irish linebacker Jack Kiser (24) during the first half at Soldier Field in Chicago, Ill., Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021. KAYLA WOLF, STATE JOURNAL

KAYLA WOLF STATE JOURNAL

092421_badgersnotredame_32-09252021162855

092421_badgersnotredame_32-09252021162855

Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback Jack Coan (17) throws a pass against the Wisconsin Badgers during the first half at Soldier Field in Chicago, Ill., Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021. KAYLA WOLF, STATE JOURNAL

KAYLA WOLF STATE JOURNAL

Related to this collection

Halftime observations: The reason the Badgers offense is struggling and how it is impacting the defense

Halftime observations: The reason the Badgers offense is struggling and how it is impacting the defense

The Notre Dame football team leads Wisconsin 10-3 after another sluggish half from the Badgers offense. Here’s what we learned from the first half.

Watch now: A look inside the ‘epicenter of college football’ Saturday morning outside Soldier Field

Watch now: A look inside the ‘epicenter of college football’ Saturday morning outside Soldier Field

Wisconsin's Bucky Badger and Notre Dame's Leprechaun almost 'fought' at ESPN's College GameDay, plus other pregame scenes from Chicago.

Notre Dame quarterback Jack Coan leaves matchup with Badgers in third quarter

Notre Dame quarterback Jack Coan leaves matchup with Badgers in third quarter

The former Badgers player was injured when he was sacked by UW linebacker Nick Herbig.

Rapid replay: Wisconsin needed to play its best game in two season to beat Notre Dame. The Badgers wilted instead

Rapid replay: Wisconsin needed to play its best game in two season to beat Notre Dame. The Badgers wilted instead

UW turned the ball over five times, allowed a kick return touchdown and couldn’t produce enough offense to give itself a chance.

Instant analysis: Badgers football takes big step backward in brutal loss to Notre Dame

Instant analysis: Badgers football takes big step backward in brutal loss to Notre Dame

Wisconsin lost for a seventh consecutive time to a ranked opponent. Here’s why columnist Jim Polzin has "zero faith" the program can be good this season.

Grading the Badgers: Offense earns failing grade, special teams and coaching get low marks in loss to Notre Dame

Grading the Badgers: Offense earns failing grade, special teams and coaching get low marks in loss to Notre Dame

Badgers offense earns an F for its performance against Notre Dame. Here's the other grades columnist Jim Polzin handed out after Wisconsin's loss to the Fighting Irish.

Here’s how Wisconsin's Kendric Pryor felt about scoring a touchdown in his home state

Here’s how Wisconsin's Kendric Pryor felt about scoring a touchdown in his home state

Wisconsin’s Kendric Pryor provided a bright spot for the Badgers when he scored his first touchdown since 2019 at Soldier Field, just 25 miles away from his hometown.

Jack Coan's former Badgers teammates show the QB some love after Notre Dame's victory

Jack Coan's former Badgers teammates show the QB some love after Notre Dame's victory

Coan left the game early because of a leg injury but he had a huddle of former teammates around him on the field offering hugs and handshakes.

Analysis: Graham Mertz's decision-making, accuracy issues holding Badgers' offense back

Analysis: Graham Mertz's decision-making, accuracy issues holding Badgers' offense back

Wisconsin quarterback Graham Mertz is making mistakes in four key areas that are holding him and the offense back. Let's break them down. 

AP Top 25 Takeaways: Clemson falls from the playoff picture during frenetic afternoon

AP Top 25 Takeaways: Clemson falls from the playoff picture during frenetic afternoon

The six-time defending Atlantic Coast Conference champion Tigers have lost two games in September for the first time since 2014, the last time they failed to win the league and go to the College Football Playoff.

Big Ten roundup: No. 19 Michigan hangs on to beat Rutgers, Bowling Green stuns Minnesota

Big Ten roundup: No. 19 Michigan hangs on to beat Rutgers, Bowling Green stuns Minnesota

Hassan Haskins ran for touchdowns the first two times the Wolverines had the ball to help them take a 17-point lead, but undefeated Michigan had to hold on to beat Rutgers 20-13 on Saturday.

Badgers fall out of AP Top 25

Badgers fall out of AP Top 25

For the first time this season, the University of Wisconsin football team isn’t ranked in the Associated Press Top 25 poll.

Badgers linebacker Leo Chenal describes return to field, fight with COVID-19

Badgers linebacker Leo Chenal describes return to field, fight with COVID-19

UW's junior ILB said he still doesn't feel 100% after contracting the virus, but he's going to play his hardest as long as he's on the field. 

AP Top 25 Reality Check: Preseason perception vs. small sample of games

AP Top 25 Reality Check: Preseason perception vs. small sample of games

A month into the season, 12 teams that were ranked in the preseason are unranked, including two preseason top 10s, and a total of 38 teams have spent at least one week in The Associated Press Top 25.

How special teams miscues are adding to Wisconsin football's woes

How special teams miscues are adding to Wisconsin football's woes

Mistakes fielding punts and on kickoff coverage cost the Badgers dearly against Notre Dame. 

The Badgers offensive line knows what it's been messing up. Here's how it plans to fix it

The Badgers offensive line knows what it's been messing up. Here's how it plans to fix it

Wisconsin offensive linemen discuss what they need to change and their thoughts on the rotation occurring at their position after a poor performance against Notre Dame.

'Hope's not a method': What the Badgers are doing to help quarterback Graham Mertz play better

'Hope's not a method': What the Badgers are doing to help quarterback Graham Mertz play better

Paul Chryst was presented with a number of options to explain the struggles of quarterback Graham Mertz.

Wisconsin athletics covers budget shortfall with $20 million no-interest loan from campus

Wisconsin athletics covers budget shortfall with $20 million no-interest loan from campus

The final report will show that the University of Wisconsin athletic department came out about even financially from the 2020-21 school year that was upended by the COVID-19 pandemic.

How Kendric Pryor's steady attitude is helping the Badgers stay focused

How Kendric Pryor's steady attitude is helping the Badgers stay focused

UW's veteran leaders such as sixth-year senior Kendric Pryor are using their past experience to guide the Badgers during a slow start offensively.

Lake Geneva News
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • LinkedIn
  • Instagram

Sites & Partners

  • Submission Forms
  • Place an Ad
  • Calendar
  • Rack Locations
  • Search
  • Weather

Services

  • E-edition
  • Email Newsletters
  • Customer Service
  • Advertise
  • Contact Us
  • Work Here
  • Dealer Returns
© Copyright 2026 Lake Geneva News, 315 Broad St. Lake Geneva, WI 53147
Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Advertising Terms of Use | Do Not Sell My Info | Cookie Preferences
Powered by BLOX Content Management System from bloxdigital.com.
  • Notifications
  • Settings
You don't have any notifications.

Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device.

Topics

Breaking News

News Alerts

You are logged in
 Switch accounts
Secure transaction. Cancel anytime. Have an account? Log In

Sign Up

Account processing issue - the email address may already exist

User information
This is the name that will be displayed next to your photo for comments, blog posts, and more. Choose wisely!
Your email address will be used to confirm your account. We won't share it with anyone else.
Create a password that only you will remember. If you forget it, you'll be able to recover it using your email address.
Confirm your password.
Have an account? Log In

You're all set!

Thank you .

Your account has been registered, and you are now logged in.

Check your email for details.

OK

Log In

Invalid password or account does not exist

Forgot your password?
Email me a log in link
Admin login Subscribe
Need an account? Sign Up

Reset Password

Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password.

Forgot Password

An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the email address listed on your account.

Email me a log in link

Promotional Offers

No promotional rates found.

Purchase Gift Purchase Access

An error occurred

Secure & Encrypted

What's your email address?
What's your name?
Who is this gift for?
Who is this gift from?
Delivery date
What's your billing location?
What's your delivery address?
Subtotal:
Total:
How would you like to pay?
Add New Card

Secure transaction. Secure transaction. Cancel anytime.

You're all set!

Thank you.

Your gift purchase was successful! Your purchase was successful, and you are now logged in.

A receipt was sent to your email.

OK

An error occurred

This offer is currently unavailable.