William Pauling (born March 4, 2003) is an American college football wide receiver for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish.

[1] Pauling decided to commit to play college football for the Cincinnati Bearcats.

[6][7] Pauling transferred to play for the Wisconsin Badgers, and his former head coach Luke Fickell.

[10] Two weeks later, he recorded his first career touchdown reception as he helped the Badgers comeback and defeat Illinois.

[11] In the Badgers bowl game, he had a career performance recording eight receptions for 143 yards and two touchdowns.