Lou Holtz, college football staple who coached Notre Dame to 1988 national title, dies at 89

Associated Press (AP)EN 1 min read 100% complete by By ERIC OLSON and TOM COYNEMarch 4, 2026 at 11:23 PM

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Lou Holtz, the Hall of Fame college football coach who led Notre Dame to the 1988 national championship, died at the age of 89 in Orlando, Florida. Holtz coached for 33 seasons at six schools, amassing a record of 249-132-7 and leading each team to bowl games. He ranks tenth all-time in career victories by a Football Bowl Subdivision coach. During his 11 seasons at Notre Dame, he achieved a 100-30-2 record. Known for his demanding coaching style and engaging personality, Holtz transitioned to broadcasting and motivational speaking after retiring from coaching in 2004.

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