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Notre Dame footballNotre Dame hosts Boston College at 3:30 p.m. ET today, a week after beating No. 1 MiamiIf you're headed to Notre Dame Stadium or settling in at home, the Irish (8-1), No. 5 in the CFP, host Boston College (4-5) with the Frank Leahy Trophy on the line. They're coming off their 10th win over an AP No. 1 team, and NBC has the call with Jason Benetti and Jason Garrett.Notre Dame footballNBC's Dan Hicks, the voice of Notre Dame football, has died at 64Dan Hicks, NBC's play-by-play voice for Notre Dame football, has died at 64 after an acute illness, his wife Hannah Storm said Thursday. She called his passing "sudden and unexpected." Hicks was a 34-year NBC Sports veteran who was scheduled to call today's game.Notre DameDan Hicks, the voice of Notre Dame football on NBC, has died at 64Dan Hicks, the play-by-play voice of Notre Dame football on NBC Sports, died Thursday after an acute illness, his family announced. He was scheduled to call Saturday's game against Boston College in South Bend, the network and his wife, ESPN sportscaster Hannah Storm, said.Irish FootballNotre Dame hosts Boston College on Saturday after jumping to No. 5 in the CFP rankingsThe Irish beat No. 1 Miami last weekend, and the College Football Playoff committee moved them from No. 11 to No. 5 on Tuesday night. That's one spot short of a first-round bye, but Notre Dame would be in line to host a home game.Notre Dame FootballNotre Dame jumps six spots to No. 5 in the College Football Playoff rankingsIf you watched the Irish beat Miami, here's what it did for them. Notre Dame climbed six spots to No. 5 in the College Football Playoff rankings released Tuesday night, and Fox 59 says it's the first team in CFP history to jump from outside the top 10 into the top five in one week. Georgia is No. 1, followed by Utah, Alabama and undefeated UCLA at No. 4. Miami fell to No. 7.Notre Dame FootballMarcus Freeman is guarding against a letdown as Notre Dame hosts Boston College SaturdayIf you're headed to Notre Dame Stadium Saturday, the Irish coach is already worried about a hangover. Marcus Freeman studied how teams fare after big wins: "It's easy to say that's not going to be us, but it's a real thing." In 1993, Notre Dame lost 41-39 to Boston College a week after beating No. 1 Florida State.Notre Dame FootballNotre Dame climbs to No. 5 in the College Football Playoff rankingsNotre Dame climbed six spots to No. 5 in Tuesday night's College Football Playoff rankings, up from No. 11 a week ago. Georgia took the top spot, and the Irish now sit two places ahead of Miami, which fell to No. 7 after Saturday's 31-24 loss in South Bend. Indiana dropped to No. 9 after a bye week.Notre Dame FootballCJ Carr's big night against Miami has him in the Heisman conversationSophomore CJ Carr had the best game of his career in Notre Dame's 31-24 win over then-No. 1 Miami, and the Heisman talk followed. He's now the Heisman favorite on multiple platforms, and Las Vegas oddsmakers flipped to put him ahead of Miami's Darian Mensah after Carr's last drive of the first half. Fans stormed the field afterward.Data CenterAmazon is about to start construction on the last part of its New Carlisle data centerThe Amazon Web Services data center near New Carlisle is about halfway built. Half of the 32 planned buildings have been or are being built. Seven of nine on the northern campus are done and running AI models, an AWS vice president said. The other two should come online in the first half of 2027.Notre DameNotre Dame beat No. 1 Miami 31-24 and moved to 8-1Notre Dame Stadium was rocking Saturday night. The Irish beat No. 1 Miami 31-24, and CJ Carr threw for 319 yards and three touchdowns. Notre Dame led 24-3 early in the third quarter, Miami twice cut it to a touchdown, and it came down to the final snap. Luke Talich's disputed pass breakup late on fourth down helped seal it.Notre DameNotre Dame holds off No. 1 Miami 31-24 and boosts its playoff caseIf you watched Saturday night, you saw No. 4 Notre Dame hold off No. 1 Miami 31-24 at Notre Dame Stadium. CJ Carr threw for 319 yards and three touchdowns, two of them to Micah Gilbert, and the Irish never trailed.Irish FootballNotre Dame beat No. 1 Miami 31-24 and kept its playoff hopes aliveIf you slept through it: Notre Dame beat No. 1 Miami 31-24 Saturday night at Notre Dame Stadium, and the Irish (8-1) never trailed. They led 24-3 early in the third quarter before Miami (8-1) came back within a touchdown. CJ Carr completed 29 of 40 passes for 319 yards and three touchdowns, two of them to Micah Gilbert.

Around South Bend

From GreatNews.Life, WSBT and 8 more newsrooms, gathered by 6AM News, 6AM City’s local news service, in the last two days.

  1. GreatNews.Life2 hours ago

    GIRLS BASKETBALL South Bend Riley VS Portage 2026, on GreatNews.Life

    On November 14th, the South Bend Riley High School girls basketball team played against Portage High School. Riley won 67-24.

  2. WNDU3 hours ago

    Through the Gate: Notre Dame rolls past Boston College, on WNDU

    Brendan Reidy and Isaiah Dunn break down Notre Dame’s 41-7 win over Boston College. While it wasn’t a perfect outing for the Irish, there were no signs of a letdown after last weekend’s win over top-ranked Miami. They discuss big performances on both sides of the ball, including how far the running back room has come since Week 1.

  3. South Bend Tribune4 hours ago

    Indiana football freshman LB Jacob Savage shines in win over USC, on South Bend Tribune

    Indiana football linebacker Isaiah Jones shares his thoughts on Jacob Savage's breakout season after beating USC:

  4. Goshen News5 hours ago

    Three takeaways: Notre Dame handles business in 41-7 win against Boston College, on Goshen News

    SOUTH BEND – Notre Dame welcomed Boston College to Notre Dame Stadium Saturday afternoon, fresh off toppling then ranked No. 1 Miami in a highly emotional win last week. The

  5. WNDU5 hours ago

    South Bend couple stranded at LaGuardia Airport recalls 14-hour ordeal due to nationwide ground stop, on WNDU

    Cindi and Tom Fuja were trying to return home from New York City when an FAA ground stop left them stuck in a line of planes and scrambling to find a rental car.

  6. ABC576 hours ago

    Cold and clouds continue, on ABC57

    ABC57 News in South Bend, Ind. covers all of Michiana including St. Joseph, Elkhart, Kosciusko, LaPorte and Marshall counties in Indiana and Berrien, Cass, Van Buren and St. Joseph counties in Mich.

  7. South Bend Tribune6 hours ago

    Notre Dame football vs. Boston College | How the points were scored, on South Bend Tribune

    Notre Dame hosted Boston College for Week 11 college football game. See how the points were scored in Irish victory.

  8. South Bend Tribune6 hours ago

    Notre Dame football musters its own energy to win over Boston College, on South Bend Tribune

    Coming off such a high-level moment the previous week, Notre Dame football got back to business and handled it against rival Boston College.

  9. South Bend Tribune6 hours ago

    Handing out grades for Notre Dame football after win over Boston College, on South Bend Tribune

    Here’s how the South Bend Tribune grades Notre Dame football's performance in a win over Boston College on a chilly afternoon Saturday in South Bend.

    Also reported byWNDU

  10. GreatNews.Life8 hours ago

    St. Joseph County Public Library Explore A Story Day 2026, on GreatNews.Life

    On Saturday, November 14, children and their caregivers were able to enjoy a morning of adventure and imagination at St. Joseph County Public Library.

  11. ABC579 hours ago

    No. 5 Notre Dame takes down the Screaming Eagles, on ABC57

    NOTRE DAME, Ind. -- Notre Dame are hosting Boston College after a weekend of being able to take down Miami and get into the top five spots in the College Football Playoffs.

  12. South Bend Tribune9 hours ago

    Notre Dame women's basketball's starting 5 stuffs stat sheet, beats DePaul, on South Bend Tribune

    Hannah Hidalgo reached 500 career steals and Anaya Hardy grabbed a program-record 10 offensive rebounds in Notre Dame's win vs. DePaul Saturday.

  13. WNDU10 hours ago

    Hannah Hidalgo reaches 500 steals, scores 31 as No. 13 Notre Dame women race past DePaul 108-84, on WNDU

    Hidalgo became the first college basketball player to reach 2,500 career points and 500 each in rebounds, assists and steals as the Irish improved to 4-0.

  14. South Bend Tribune10 hours ago

    Notre Dame football hosts Boston College | Our best photos, on South Bend Tribune

    Notre Dame football welcomes Boston College to town Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026. Here's our best photos from all the action.

  15. WNDU10 hours ago

    Fire truck, food and football: Notre Dame fans keep tailgate tradition rolling, on WNDU

    Cold and rain were no match for Notre Dame fans tailgating near Ivy Court ahead of the Boston College game. Joshua Short stopped by a tailgate featuring heaters, plenty of food and a fire truck that’s been part of the tradition for six years.

  16. South Bend Tribune10 hours ago

    Notre Dame football again without key defensive players vs. BC, on South Bend Tribune

    Saturday's report pushes to at least 33 games the combined total of missed time due to injury for key members of Notre Dame’s defense.

  17. ABC5710 hours ago

    Fighting Irish football welcomes Boston College for home matchup, on ABC57

    SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- The Notre Dame Fighting Irish are welcoming Boston College this afternoon for a home football matchup. The Irish are coming off of their big win against the former number one Miami.

  18. Building Indiana Business12 hours ago

    Chicago South Shore, South Bend Railroad Receives $2.88M Federal CRISI Grant Award, on Building Indiana Business

    Chicago South Shore & South Bend Railroad (CSS), an Anacostia Rail Holdings Company (ARH), has been awarded $2.88 million in federal funding through the U.S. Department of Transportation’s …

  19. WNDU13 hours ago

    Short Yardage Tailgate Tour: Notre Dame fans brave cold, wet weather ahead of Boston College matchup, on WNDU

    Joshua Short joined fans for food and game-day fun on the Short Yardage Tailgate Tour.

  20. WNDU13 hours ago

    Former Notre Dame receiver Matt Salerno recalls first touchdown against Boston College, on WNDU

    Former Notre Dame wide receiver Matt Salerno caught up with 16 Sports reporter Isaiah Dunn for the latest edition of “That’s How It’s Dunn.” Salerno reflected on his first day at Notre Dame and the touchdown against Boston College that capped a journey from walk-on to scholarship player.

  21. WNDU13 hours ago

    16 Vault: 1993 - Notre Dame stunned by Boston College win, on WNDU

    From the vault: As Notre Dame prepares for Boston College, look back at the Eagles’ 41-39 upset of the Irish in 1993.

    Also reported byThe Journal Gazette

  22. 95.3 MNC13 hours ago

    South Bend Cubs announce $119 Black Friday ticket package, on 95.3 MNC

    The South Bend Cubs will offer their popular Black Friday Ticket Package beginning at midnight Friday, Nov. 27. Only 100 packages will be available for $119, plus a $10 processing fee. Each package includes 10 ticket vouchers for 2027 regular-season home games, four parking passes, two Toyota Fun Zone wristbands, batting cage tokens, a $25 Cubs Den gift certificate and $20 in Cubbie Cash. The team says the package is valued at more than $260. Purchases must be made online at SouthBendCubs.com. The Cubs will open their 40th anniversary season April 6, 2027, against the Peoria Chiefs at Four…

  23. ABC5713 hours ago

    Group hopes to bring Clashmore Mike back to the Notre Dame sidelines, on ABC57

    SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- Before the Fighting Irish adopted their leprechaun mascot, a series of Irish Terriers named Clashmore Mike served as the symbol for the University of Notre Dame. ABC57 spoke to Megan Quinn of the Irish Terrier Club of Chicago about the support to bring Clashmore Mike back to the sidelines.

  24. WNDU13 hours ago

    Notre Dame secondary embraces next-man-up mentality, on WNDU

    Notre Dame’s secondary keeps making big plays, and safety Luke Talich is right in the middle of them. Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman says Talich has taken advantage of his opportunity and has developed into a complete player.

  25. ABC5714 hours ago

    Fighting Irish defense ready to stay on their toes against Boston College, on ABC57

    SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- ABC57's Talia Baia breaks down the importance of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish defense to be adaptable and ready for anything as they prepare to take on Boston College.

  26. ABC5714 hours ago

    New Lou Holtz exhibit heading to South Bend History Museum; Chris Zorich among contributors, on ABC57

    SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- The South Bend History Museum will soon host an exhibit honoring the late great Coach Lou Holtz. ABC57 spoke to museum director Brian Harding about the project, as well as Notre Dame legend Chris Zorich, who played under Holtz and helped organize the project.

  27. ABC5714 hours ago

    Voice of Boston College Screaming Eagles talks today's matchup, on ABC57

    SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- Jon Meterparel, the play-by-play caller for the Boston College Screaming Eagles, paid a visit to ABC57 Kickoff this morning to talk about this afternoon's matchup.

  28. mlive15 hours ago

    How to watch Cal Lutheran vs. Pomona-Pitzer Colleges football today, on mlive

    The Kingsmen and Sagehens kick off at 1 p.m. ET at Merritt Field in Claremont. The game streams exclusively on FloCollege.

  29. ABC5715 hours ago

    OSMC PLAYBOOK: Never shrug off shoulder pain, on ABC57

    SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- On this week's edition of the OSMC Playbook, we're looking at the importance of keeping an eye on shoulder pain.

  30. ABC5715 hours ago

    ASK THE EXPERT: Tim O'Malley joins ABC57 Kickoff to talk Irish basketball, incoming football matchup against Boston College, on ABC57

    SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- Irish Illustrated's Tim O'Malley joins ABC57 Kickoff for a look at how the Fighting Irish basketball teams are looking this season, as well as what could be ahead for the football team's matchup against Boston College.

  31. ABC5715 hours ago

    For ABC57's Ellie Fideli, today's ND/Boston College matchup creates a house divided, on ABC57

    SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- The Notre Dame/Boston College rivalry hits very close to home for one of our ABC57 reporters. Ellie Fideli spoke to her family about how this game is creating a house divided.

  32. ABC5715 hours ago

    Behind the scene's of College GameDay's visit to Notre Dame, on ABC57

    SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- Last week, ESPN College GameDay touched down on Notre Dame's campus for a busy day of fun and football. ABC57's Ben Schicker takes us behind the scenes.

  33. ABC5715 hours ago

    Viral Fighting Irish superfan on his road to Notre Dame and beyond, on ABC57

    SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- ABC57's Talia Baia spoke with Notre Dame superfan and streamer Alexander "Tiki" Wackowski about his fandom and what continues to drive his passion for content creation.

  34. ABC5715 hours ago

    A Guinness with the Great: ABC57's Vahid Sadrzadeh sits down one-on-one with the legendary Joe Montana, on ABC57

    SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- ABC57's Vahid Sadrzadeh brings us an exclusive one-on-one interview with Fighting Irish legend Joe Montana.

  35. ABC5715 hours ago

    Going all out for tailgating, for a good cause, on ABC57

    SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- Mike O'Brien and Patricia Pierce are somewhat new to the Notre Dame tailgate scene, they've only been putting theirs on for a couple years, but boy do they go big.

  36. ABC5715 hours ago

    Sculptor Paul Kamish captures Fighting Irish and tradition through art, on ABC57

    SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- The ABC57 Kickoff team had the opportunity to speak with sculptor and artist Paul Kamish about his Notre Dame fandom, and how he channels that passion into his art.

In brief

The short notes of Daily South Bend’s last two editions. Open one to read it, with its sources.

  • MVPFormer South Bend Cubs star Pete Crow-Armstrong is the National League MVP after getting all 30 first-place votes.

    Former South Bend Cubs star Pete Crow-Armstrong is the National League MVP after getting all 30 first-place votes. The Chicago Cubs center fielder hit 45 home runs, stole 41 bases and is the first former South Bend Cubs player to win an MLB MVP.

    News Notes · Saturday’s editionSource: WSBT

  • Leopard cubIf you want a say in what Potawatomi Zoo's Amur leopard cub is called, donate at least $5 through Nov.

    If you want a say in what Potawatomi Zoo's Amur leopard cub is called, donate at least $5 through Nov. 29 at potawatomizoo.org/animal/amur-leopard. The options are Pavel, Yuri, Ilya and Radimir, and the name that raises the most money wins. The cub was born in September to Anastasia and Mango, and the winner will be announced Dec. 1.

    News Notes · Saturday’s editionSources: ABC57, The Elkhart Truth, WNDU, WSBT

  • Holiday lightsHoliday Lights on the Diamond opened Friday, Nov.

    Holiday Lights on the Diamond opened Friday, Nov. 13, at Four Winds Field, and the South Bend Cubs are running 45 nights of lights through Jan. 2. The ballpark has more than a million Christmas lights and seasonal food. You can also decorate ornaments and cookies and make s'mores.

    News Notes · Saturday’s editionSources: ABC57, WSBT

  • Bon JoviBon Jovi's Forever Tour is coming to Notre Dame Stadium on Oct.

    Bon Jovi's Forever Tour is coming to Notre Dame Stadium on Oct. 2, 2027, and around 50,000 fans are expected. Tickets are on Ticketmaster, and the Kent State football game once set for Oct. 2 has moved to Aug. 28, 2027. The band added the show to a 2027 run that starts in Australia in March.

    News Notes · Saturday’s editionSources: WNDU, WVPE, WSBT, 953mnc.com

  • Home pricesSouth Bend home prices rose 6% to $245,000 in October, while Elkhart's rose 7% to $268,000, the Indiana Association of Realtors says.

    South Bend home prices rose 6% to $245,000 in October, while Elkhart's rose 7% to $268,000, the Indiana Association of Realtors says. Statewide, closed sales fell 10% from last year and the median price held at $270,000.

    News Notes · Saturday’s editionSource: 95.3 MNC

  • RailFederal officials have denied a $56 million grant request for relocating the South Shore Line's South Bend airport station, a $112 million project that already has $56 million committed locally.

    Federal officials have denied a $56 million grant request for relocating the South Shore Line's South Bend airport station, a $112 million project that already has $56 million committed locally. Officials say they're continuing engineering work and meeting with federal regulators to strengthen future applications.

    News Notes · Friday’s editionSource: 95.3 MNC

  • County budgetThe St. Joseph County Council voted unanimously to pass a balanced 2027 general fund budget of about $255.6 million, up 3% from 2026.

    The St. Joseph County Council voted unanimously to pass a balanced 2027 general fund budget of about $255.6 million, up 3% from 2026. The jail is set to get around $1.2 million more, the county police department about $534,000 more, and county employees a raise of at least 75 cents an hour.

    News Notes · Friday’s editionSource: WNDU

  • GrangerThe St. Joseph County Board of Zoning Appeals approved a 30-foot sound wall for Microsoft's data center under construction in Granger.

    The St. Joseph County Board of Zoning Appeals approved a 30-foot sound wall for Microsoft's data center under construction in Granger. The wall would run along the Indiana Toll Road, between Currant Road and Bittersweet Road, and could reduce sound by an estimated 13.5 to 16.5 decibels. County Economic Development Director Bill Schalliol said Microsoft brought the proposal forward after hearing community feedback. WNDU has video of the board's approval.

    News Notes · Friday’s editionSources: WSBT, 95.3 MNC, WNDU

  • LaSalle ParkBlack Lives Matter South Bend and the LaSalle Park Neighborhood Association hosted a public reparations forum with city officials Tuesday night.

    Black Lives Matter South Bend and the LaSalle Park Neighborhood Association hosted a public reparations forum with city officials Tuesday night. Residents asked for a dedicated affordable housing fund to help people buy homes, make repairs and avoid being forced out, plus an independent study of contamination's long-term health effects. They also want to know how much of South Bend's $7 million federal lead-removal grant will go to LaSalle Park, and called for a greater say in how neighborhoods are revitalized. The Tribune reports city leaders kept saying “we already have,” “we’re already doing” and “we already do.”

    News Notes · Friday’s editionSources: WNDU, 95.3 MNC, WSBT, South Bend Tribune

  • NonprofitsTwo South Bend nonprofits are set to receive up to $1,858,451 from the Statewide Capital Projects Initiative at Indiana United Ways.

    Two South Bend nonprofits are set to receive up to $1,858,451 from the Statewide Capital Projects Initiative at Indiana United Ways. St. Margaret's House gets up to $1.5 million to expand its day center, and Logan Community Resources gets up to $358,451 toward a group home.

    News Notes · Friday’s editionSource: South Bend Tribune