​Notre Dame revealed its Shamrock Series uniform combo on Wednesday, and the Wisconsin Badgers followed with their own announcement on Thursday. The neutral-site tilt at Lambeau Field, labeled as the “home” team for the game, will showcase both teams in uniforms that resemble NFL color rush designs. The Badgers’ set shares several distinctive features with Notre Dame, including shoulder stripes and a nod to the Green Bay Packers in the overall aesthetic. The silver used on the numbers is inspired by the Lombardi Trophy, and an American flag is incorporated to salute the country’s 250th birthday.
Viewed side by side, the season opener will present a striking and unique color clash on the field. One notable difference is Notre Dame’s decision to forego a sponsor on their jerseys, while Wisconsin sports a Culver’s patch on the right shoulder. While some fans may not favor the trend of monetizing uniforms, in today’s college football landscape any additional revenue can help bolster a program’s Name, Image, and Likeness budget.
With the uniforms unveiled, Notre Dame’s season can’t come soon enough, as fans now know precisely what the Irish and Badgers will wear when the schedule kicks off in early September. For ongoing Notre Dame coverage, follow IrishWireND on X (formerly Twitter) and like the page on Facebook. Mike Chen can be followed on X at @MikeFChen for updates and commentary. This article originally appeared on Fighting Irish Wire under the SEO-focused headline Wisconsin releases its uniforms for Shamrock Series vs. Notre Dame.