Coach Marcus Freeman's Notre Dame Fighting Irish appear to be cruising toward a College Football Playoff spot after a resounding 41-7 win over the Boston College Eagles that came after high praise from Pat McAfee. Former Notre Dame commentator Dan Hicks passed away leading up to the game, in news announced by wife Hannah Storm.
Freeman spoke after the big win, sharing his thoughts on Hicks to NBC Sports.
“I want to make sure before we leave, I send our condolences out to the family of Dan Hicks and Hannah, just know that we're thinking about the family, and we're praying for them all.”
Article Continues BelowHicks died at age 64 on November 11 after covering Fighting Irish football from 2013 to 2016, and again after 2024. Freeman called Hicks an “amazing professional” earlier in the week.
Athletic director Pete Bevacqua also released a statement, calling Hicks a former colleague and dear friend.