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‘Proud dad moment’ for HOF'er Larry Fitzgerald at Notre Dame game
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Freshman wide receiver Devin Fitzgerald made his debut donning the blue and gold during Notre Dame's Shamrock Series game against Wisconsin on Sunday.
Fitzgerald, who was named to the 2026 Hispanic College Football Player of the Year watch list, didn't play, but his dad, Larry Fitzgerald , still showed support.
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The Pro Football Hall of Fame wide receiver and Arizona Cardinals great posted on social media that it was a "proud dad moment" to see Devin suited up for the Irish at a sold-out Lambeau Field.
"What a day!," Larry Fitzgerald added.
Notre Dame Fighting Irish running back Aneyas Williams (22) rushes the ball against the Wisconsin Badgers in the second half at Lambeau Field.
(Trevor Ruszkowski, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Sep 6, 2026; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish cornerback Leonard Moore (15) breaks up a pass against the Wisconsin Badgers at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images
(Trevor Ruszkowski, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Sep 6, 2026; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish kicker Spencer Porath (35) kicks a field goal against the Wisconsin Badgers at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Michael Caterina-Imagn Images
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Sep 6, 2026; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback Blake Hebert (12) walks the field before the game against the Wisconsin Badgers at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images
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Sep 6, 2026; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish defensive line Bryce Young (95) reacts against the Wisconsin Badgers in the first half at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Michael Caterina-Imagn Images
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Sep 6, 2026; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Colton Joseph (1) rushes teh ball against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the first half at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Michael Caterina-Imagn Images
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Sep 6, 2026; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback CJ Carr (13) drops back to pass against the Wisconsin Badgers in the first half at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images
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Sep 6, 2026; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Wisconsin Badgers running back Darrion Dupree (6) rushes the ball against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the second half at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Michael Caterina-Imagn Images
(Michael Caterina, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Sep 6, 2026; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish running back Aneyas Williams (22) rushes the ball against the Wisconsin Badgers in the second half at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images
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Sep 6, 2026; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Wisconsin Badgers place kicker Gavin Lahm (97) kicks a field goal against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the first half at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images
(Trevor Ruszkowski, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Sep 6, 2026; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback CJ Carr (13) has the ball knocked away against the Wisconsin Badgers in the first half at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images
(Trevor Ruszkowski, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Sep 6, 2026; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Wisconsin Badgers running back Abu Sama III (3) rushes the ball against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the first half at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images
(Trevor Ruszkowski, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Sep 6, 2026; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Wisconsin Badgers running back Abu Sama III (3) rushes the ball against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the first half at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images
(Trevor Ruszkowski, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Sep 6, 2026; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Colton Joseph (1) rushes the ball against Notre Dame Fighting Irish safety Adon Shuler (8) in the first half at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images
(Trevor Ruszkowski, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Sep 6, 2026; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Wisconsin Badgers wide receiver Malachi Coleman (4) reacts after making a catch for a touchdown against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the first half at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images
(Trevor Ruszkowski, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Sep 6, 2026; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish running back Nolan James Jr. (2) rushes teh ball past Wisconsin Badgers linebacker Mason Posa (8) at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images
(Trevor Ruszkowski, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Sep 25, 2021; Chicago, Illinois, USA; The Shamrock Series logo is seen prior to a game between the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the Wisconsin Badgers during the second half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports
(Patrick Gorski, USA TODAY Sports)
Sep 25, 2021; Chicago, Illinois, USA; The Shamrock Series logo is seen during a game between the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the Wisconsin Badgers during the second half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports
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Notre Dame Fighting Irish running back Aneyas Williams (22) rushes the ball against the Wisconsin Badgers in the second half at Lambeau Field.
(Trevor Ruszkowski, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Sep 6, 2026; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish cornerback Leonard Moore (15) breaks up a pass against the Wisconsin Badgers at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images
(Trevor Ruszkowski, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Sep 6, 2026; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish kicker Spencer Porath (35) kicks a field goal against the Wisconsin Badgers at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Michael Caterina-Imagn Images
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Sep 6, 2026; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback Blake Hebert (12) walks the field before the game against the Wisconsin Badgers at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images
(Trevor Ruszkowski, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Sep 6, 2026; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish defensive line Bryce Young (95) reacts against the Wisconsin Badgers in the first half at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Michael Caterina-Imagn Images
(Michael Caterina, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Sep 6, 2026; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Colton Joseph (1) rushes teh ball against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the first half at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Michael Caterina-Imagn Images
(Michael Caterina, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Sep 6, 2026; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback CJ Carr (13) drops back to pass against the Wisconsin Badgers in the first half at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images
(Trevor Ruszkowski, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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See photos from Notre Dame's 41-13 win over the Wisconsin Badgers
Sep 6, 2026; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Wisconsin Badgers running back Darrion Dupree (6) rushes the ball against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the second half at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Michael Caterina-Imagn Images
(Michael Caterina, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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See photos from Notre Dame's 41-13 win over the Wisconsin Badgers
Sep 6, 2026; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish running back Aneyas Williams (22) rushes the ball against the Wisconsin Badgers in the second half at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images
(Trevor Ruszkowski, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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See photos from Notre Dame's 41-13 win over the Wisconsin Badgers
Sep 6, 2026; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Wisconsin Badgers place kicker Gavin Lahm (97) kicks a field goal against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the first half at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images
(Trevor Ruszkowski, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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See photos from Notre Dame's 41-13 win over the Wisconsin Badgers
Sep 6, 2026; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback CJ Carr (13) has the ball knocked away against the Wisconsin Badgers in the first half at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images
(Trevor Ruszkowski, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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See photos from Notre Dame's 41-13 win over the Wisconsin Badgers
Sep 6, 2026; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Wisconsin Badgers running back Abu Sama III (3) rushes the ball against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the first half at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images
(Trevor Ruszkowski, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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See photos from Notre Dame's 41-13 win over the Wisconsin Badgers
Sep 6, 2026; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Wisconsin Badgers running back Abu Sama III (3) rushes the ball against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the first half at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images
(Trevor Ruszkowski, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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See photos from Notre Dame's 41-13 win over the Wisconsin Badgers
Sep 6, 2026; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Colton Joseph (1) rushes the ball against Notre Dame Fighting Irish safety Adon Shuler (8) in the first half at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images
(Trevor Ruszkowski, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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See photos from Notre Dame's 41-13 win over the Wisconsin Badgers
Sep 6, 2026; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Wisconsin Badgers wide receiver Malachi Coleman (4) reacts after making a catch for a touchdown against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the first half at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images
(Trevor Ruszkowski, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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See photos from Notre Dame's 41-13 win over the Wisconsin Badgers
Sep 6, 2026; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish running back Nolan James Jr. (2) rushes teh ball past Wisconsin Badgers linebacker Mason Posa (8) at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images
(Trevor Ruszkowski, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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See photos from Notre Dame's 41-13 win over the Wisconsin Badgers
Sep 25, 2021; Chicago, Illinois, USA; The Shamrock Series logo is seen prior to a game between the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the Wisconsin Badgers during the second half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports
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See photos from Notre Dame's 41-13 win over the Wisconsin Badgers
Sep 25, 2021; Chicago, Illinois, USA; The Shamrock Series logo is seen during a game between the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the Wisconsin Badgers during the second half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports
(Patrick Gorski, Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports)
Devin Fitzgerald competed at Brophy College Prep (Arizona) for three years in his prep career. He compiled career totals in catches (149), receiving yards (2,125) and touchdowns (26). Fitzgerald's career catches are a Brophy school record, and the career yards and TDs are the second-most in program history .
Fitzgerald was a four-star recruit and a Navy All-American out of high school.
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