Lou Holtz Dies at 89; Notre Dame Icon's Family Grieves
March 5, 2026·about 3 hours ago·via Irish Star

Lou Holtz, the legendary Notre Dame football coach who led the Fighting Irish to the 1988 national championship, dies at 89 in Orlando, Florida, surrounded by family. His family releases a statement mourning the loss of the quick-witted leader known for rebuilding programs at NC State, Arkansas, Minnesota, Notre Dame, and South Carolina. At Notre Dame from 1986 to 1996, Holtz posts a 100-30-2 record, including a school-record 23-game win streak and nine straight January bowl games.