Notre Dame Football: 3 players who earned game balls in Wisconsin win

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - SEPTEMBER 25: Jack Kiser #24 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish is greeted by teammates after returning an interception for a touchdown against the Wisconsin Badgers at Soldier Field on September 25, 2021 in Chicago, Illinois. Notre Dame defeated Wisconsin 41-13. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images) /

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Notre Dame wide receiver Kevin Austin Jr. (4) scores a touchdown on s 16-yard reception during there fourth quarter of their game Saturday, September 25, 2021 at Soldier Field in Chicago, Ill. Notre Dame beat Wisconsin 41-13.Uwgrid26 18 /

2. Kevin Austin Jr.

Kevin Austin Jr. has been talked about around the Irish program for years and is finally showing why he was such a big-time get for Notre Dame.

Austin Jr. scored his first touchdown earlier this year against Florida State and added two more to his total against Wisconsin. He finished with six receptions for 76 yards, and two touchdowns on Saturday.

The talented wideout had no catches last week against Purdue but had a bounce-back week against Wisconsin. The big-bodied receiver is able to go up and high point the ball and has the speed to give defensive backs a lot of trouble.

Notre Dame is going to need Austin Jr. to be productive and be a key part of the offense moving forward.

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