Jason Benetti to replace Dan Hicks for Notre Dame-Boston College game - USA Today

Jason Benetti will replace Dan Hicks on play-by-play for NBC Sports' telecast of Notre Dame and Boston College after Hicks' sudden death on Nov. 11.

NBC has not announced that decision, but the Notre Dame game notes list Benetti as providing the play-by-play.

Hicks died at age 64 after an acute illness, according to the network and his wife, ESPN broadcaster Hannah Storm.

“Our family is heartbroken by the sudden and unexpected passing of Dan following an acute illness. He was a devoted husband of over 30 years, loving father to our three daughters, and cherished friend to so many. His loss is immeasurable," Storm said on social media.

The 43-year-old Benetti is the lead play-by-play announcer for Sunday Night Baseball on NBC and Peacock.

The game is scheduled to be broadcast on Nov. 14 from South Bend, Indiana, at 3:30 p.m. ET. NBC will air the game and stream it live on Peacock, with coverage starting at 3 p.m.

Former NFL coach Jason Garrett will serve as the game analyst, and Caroline Pineda will be the sideline reporter.

NBC has not said who will replace Hicks for the network's final Notre Dame telecast on Nov. 21, against SMU. That game is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET.

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