The Notre Dame Fighting Irish are hiring Wisconsin Badgers wide receivers coach Mike Brown to the same role, per a source.

Why It Matters

This move signifies a coaching change for both schools, as Notre Dame is replacing their fired wide receivers coach while Wisconsin loses one of their position coaches.

The Big Picture

This hiring decision brings together former colleagues and creates a reunion between Brown and Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman, who overlapped at Cincinnati under head coach Luke Fickell.

By the Numbers
  • Brown joined Wisconsin in 2021 as their wide receivers coach.
  • In his first year, Brown oversaw a group that experienced issues with drops and turnover, but also guided top wideout Will Pauling to a strong season.
  • Brown played a key role in securing the commitment of four-star wideout Kyan Berry-Johnson for Wisconsin's 2024 class.
Bottom Line

The hiring of Mike Brown as Notre Dame's wide receivers coach brings a coaching change for both schools and reunites Brown with former colleagues from Cincinnati.