Notre Dame honored military service ahead of Navy game, spotlighting cadet Jerry Rullo and ROTC tradition.

On November 8, 2025, ABC57 Kickoff highlighted Notre Dame’s “Salute to Service” theme ahead of the Navy game, spotlighting senior linebacker and Army cadet Jerry Rullo, the university’s ROTC tradition, and the “Stone Henge” memorial honoring military service members. The segment featured coaches, alumni, and military-affiliated athletes, while Notre Dame’s College Football Playoff ranking sparked social media debate. Local news covered a guilty plea in a fatal shooting, inmate death investigations, courthouse accessibility improvements, and community discussions on forgiveness and police surveillance.