The Wisconsin Badgers' highly anticipated season opener against Notre Dame is getting a little extra star power thanks to one famous Wisconsin Alum.

Wisconsin enters the opener searching for proof that its rebuild is finally gaining traction. Fickell has yet to produce the breakthrough season many expected when he arrived in Madison, and another sluggish start would intensify questions about his future. A competitive showing against Notre Dame could steady the situation.

With the season opener against Wisconsin at Lambeau Field in the rearview, it's time for the home opener against Rice for Notre Dame football.

Notre Dame takes on Rice this weekend in their home opener. Here’s how you can watch the Irish back in South Bend. Notre Dame has had its issues in Week 2 under Marcus Freeman, but Rice should cure any of those concerns.

Notre Dame's future could be on display this weekend against Rice. This is both a "get right" game, and a "get some playing time" game.