Jason Benetti to Replace Dan Hicks for Notre Dame Game After Broadcaster's Death

Jason Benetti will step in to handle play-by-play duties for Saturday's Notre Dame football game on NBC, following the sudden passing of veteran broadcaster Dan Hicks. Hicks, who was 64, died late Wednesday after an acute illness, as confirmed by his wife, ESPN broadcaster Hannah Storm.

Hicks was a prominent voice at NBC Sports for over three decades, renowned for his coverage of Olympic swimming and PGA Tour events, as well as Notre Dame football. His career began at CNN in 1989 before he joined NBC in 1992. His unexpected death has led to an outpouring of tributes from colleagues, friends, and fans who remember his significant contributions to sports broadcasting.

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