Why is Larry Fitzgerald at Notre Dame game? Pitt legend has son on roster

Larry Fitzgerald made just two trips to Lambeau Field during his Hall of Fame career with the Arizona Cardinals.

His latest visit to the home of the NFL's Green Bay Packers, however, comes in a much different role: dad.

The former NFL star was spotted on the field before Sunday's Shamrock Series matchup between No. 5 Notre Dame and Wisconsin, chatting with comedian and Fighting Irish fan Shane Gillis as Fitzgerald prepared to watch his son's collegiate debut.

Fitzgerald's son, Devin, is a freshman wide receiver on Marcus Freeman's Notre Dame squad.

The Fighting Irish, led by quarterback and preseason Heisman Trophy betting favorite CJ Carr, are looking to make it back to the College Football Playoff after being omitted from the 12-team field last season. Notre Dame made it all the way to the national championship against Ohio State in the 2024-25 CFP.

Notre Dame and Wisconsin are set for a 7:30 p.m. ET kickoff on Sunday at Lambeau Field.

Fitzgerald is in attendance for Sunday's Notre Dame-Wisconsin game to watch his son, Notre Dame freshman wide receiver Devin Fitzgerald, play.

Devin Fitzgerald was a four-star recruit and the No. 43-ranked wide receiver in the 2026 recruiting class according…

Original source: https://www.usatoday.com/sports/