Good morning, South Bend.

On Friday, November 22, the Rotary Club of South Bend loaded boxes of Thanksgiving meals into cars at the Century Center in downtown South Bend—providing two boxes per family to support 150 local families this holiday season.

Notre Dame football coach Marcus Freeman said that Jaden Greathouse will be held out for the regular season unless needed in an emergency (to protect his redshirt year) and he joined pregame warmups ahead of the Syracuse game.

Redshirt freshman safety Tae Johnson is out this week (suffering a left hand injury).

Notre Dame football tied its school record by scoring 35 points in the first quarter against Syracuse on Saturday with three non-offensive touchdowns that came from two interception returns and one punt return before the offense took a snap.

Notre Dame basketball coach Micah Shrewsberry said yesterday that his team improved on defense and is ready to test its skills at the Players Era Festival in Las Vegas—he expects the series against three strong teams to help prepare the Irish for tougher play later in the season.

Heisman candidate Jeremyiah Love has fans hopeful the trophy will return to South Bend after Manti Teo nearly brought it home in 2012, and his campaign kicked off when award winning Notre Dame graduate Nicholas Sparks—an 1988 alum—read a Love letter.

Coach Marcus Freeman said his team will focus on discipline and track mental mistakes as they get ready to play Syracuse this Saturday.

He urged players to limit turnovers—especially on special teams—as Syracuse is expected to pressure Notre Dame’s run game.

North Shore Triangle Turkey Trot

8 AM — 221 Marquette Ave — Free entry — Enjoy a scenic 5K in the North Shore neighborhood while supporting local food donations.

A South Shore Christmas featuring The Bergamot

7:30-9 p.m. — Morris Performing Arts Center — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate the Christmas season with heartwarming tunes and stories from The Bergamot.

Saint Nick Six

9:30-11:30 a.m. — Saint Joseph Grade School South Bend — Registration fee applies — Celebrate Saint Nicolas with a unique running event featuring runs and walks for all ages.

Dav Pilkey & Dog Man: Guinness World Records Attempt

6 p.m. — Morris Performing Arts Center — Free ticket required — Break a world record and enjoy a live performance of Dog Man: The Musical.

John Crist Live Stand-Up Comedy

7:00 – 8:30 PM — Morris Performing Arts Center — Tickets available — Enjoy an evening with one of today’s fastest-rising comedians showcasing clean humor and relatable commentary.

Christmas with Luminos

7-9 p.m. — 530 E Ireland Rd — Free-will offering — Experience the joy of the season with timeless carols and holiday favorites from Luminos.

Straight No Chaser Live Performance

7:30-9:00 p.m. — Morris Performing Arts Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience the captivating harmonies of a modern male a cappella group known for their humor and musical talent.

Hadestown Musical

2:00 – 3:30 PM — Morris Performing Arts Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience a Tony Award-winning musical that intertwines mythical tales of love and fate.

Christmas at Loretto

Join us for this beloved holiday choral tradition in the beautiful acoustic of the Church of Loretto on the Saint Mary’s College campus. Enjoy amazing new Christmas music and familiar carols in exciting new arrangements, with conductor Nancy Menk and organist Kevin Vaughn, concluding with our traditional candle-lit Silent Night.