Notre Dame Freshman Eager for Lambeau Field Homecoming

Elijah Burress looks forward to playing in front of family at 2026 season opener

Apr. 10, 2026 at 9:14am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a football game at Lambeau Field, with the field and stands broken down into sharp, overlapping planes of green, gold, and navy blue, conveying the energy and excitement of the event.A young Notre Dame player's homecoming game at the iconic Lambeau Field stadium holds extra meaning as he looks to make his mark on the national stage.Green Bay Today

Notre Dame football's 2026 season opener against Wisconsin at Lambeau Field in Green Bay will hold special meaning for redshirt freshman wide receiver Elijah Burress. As a newborn, Burress attended a previous Notre Dame game at the iconic NFL stadium, and he's excited to play in front of family and friends in his home state.

Why it matters

The matchup between Notre Dame and Wisconsin at Lambeau Field is a highly anticipated neutral-site game, and Burress' personal connection to the venue adds an extra layer of significance. As a young player looking to make an impact, this homecoming game provides Burress a chance to shine in front of a supportive crowd.

The details

Burress, who was born around the time of a previous Notre Dame game at Lambeau Field, attended that contest as a newborn. While he's not sure if his mother was in the stands or a luxury box, he fondly remembers being a 'good baby' who was able to travel to the game.

  • Burress attended a Notre Dame game at Lambeau Field as a newborn.

The players

Elijah Burress

A redshirt freshman wide receiver for the Notre Dame football team.

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What they’re saying

“I'm not sure if my mom was outside or in the box. I just had been born around that time. I was a good baby. I was able to travel.”

— Elijah Burress, Notre Dame Freshman Wide Receiver

The takeaway

Burress' personal connection to Lambeau Field adds an exciting dimension to Notre Dame's highly anticipated 2026 season opener against Wisconsin. As a young player looking to make his mark, this homecoming game provides him a unique opportunity to perform in front of a supportive crowd in his home state.