The pint-sized motivator who restored greatness at Notre Dame and demanded it everywhere else he went died in Orlando, Florida, Notre Dame announced Wednesday. “Notre Dame mourns the loss of Lou Holtz, a legendary football coach, a beloved member of the Notre Dame family and devoted husband, father and grandfather,” Notre Dame president the Rev. After Notre Dame, Holtz transitioned into the TV booth with CBS, promising he would never coach again. Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach Lou Holtz looks on during a game against the USC Trojans at the Coliseum in Los Angeles, California. In 2008, Holtz was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame and Notre Dame placed a statue of him outside its home stadium.

Source: Irish Examiner March 05, 2026 17:30 UTC