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Lou Holtz, a legendary football coach for teams including Notre Dame and Arkansas, has died at age 89.Holtz entered hospice care in January after his birthday. Notre Dame said Holtz died in Orlando, Florida, surrounded by his family.”Over a remarkable five‑decade career, he led college programs at William & Mary, NC State, Arkansas, Minnesota, Notre Dame, and South Carolina,” his family said in a statement. “He transformed every team he inherited.” Over the course of his career, the Hall of Famer served as the head football coach at the College of William & Mary, North Carolina State University, the New York Jets, the University of Arkansas, the University of Minnesota, the University of Notre Dame, and the University of South Carolina. His 1988 team at Notre Dame went 12-0 and was the consensus national champion. “We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Lou Holtz,” current Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman said in a statement. “Lou’s impact at Notre Dame has gone well beyond the football field. He and his wife, Beth, are respected across campus for their generous hearts and commitment to carry out Notre Dame’s mission.”Holtz won two Paul “Bear” Bryant Awards, an honor for NCAA college football’s national coach of the year. He was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Donald Trump in 2020.”Holtz is remembered for his enduring values of faith, family, service, and an unwavering belief in the potential of others,” his family said. Holtz retired from coaching after the 2004 season at South Carolina and subsequently was an analyst for ESPN from 2005 to 2015.
Lou Holtz, a legendary football coach for teams including Notre Dame and Arkansas, has died at age 89.
Holtz entered hospice care in January after his birthday. Notre Dame said Holtz died in Orlando, Florida, surrounded by his family.
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“Over a remarkable five‑decade career, he led college programs at William & Mary, NC State, Arkansas, Minnesota, Notre Dame, and South Carolina,” his family said in a statement. “He transformed every team he inherited.”
Over the course of his career, the Hall of Famer served as the head football coach at the College of William & Mary, North Carolina State University, the New York Jets, the University of Arkansas, the University of Minnesota, the University of Notre Dame, and the University of South Carolina. His 1988 team at Notre Dame went 12-0 and was the consensus national champion.
“We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Lou Holtz,” current Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman said in a statement.
“Lou’s impact at Notre Dame has gone well beyond the football field. He and his wife, Beth, are respected across campus for their generous hearts and commitment to carry out Notre Dame’s mission.”
Holtz won two Paul “Bear” Bryant Awards, an honor for NCAA college football’s national coach of the year. He was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Donald Trump in 2020.
“Holtz is remembered for his enduring values of faith, family, service, and an unwavering belief in the potential of others,” his family said.
Holtz retired from coaching after the 2004 season at South Carolina and subsequently was an analyst for ESPN from 2005 to 2015.
