Lou Holtz, Notre Dame coaching legend, dies at 89

Lou Holtz, who transformed Notre Dame football from mediocrity to national prominence during his 1986-1991 tenure, passed away at his home in South Carolina at age 89. The Hall of Fame coach led the Fighting Irish to a national championship in 1988 and multiple top-five finishes, reviving a program that had struggled in the years before his arrival.

Beyond Notre Dame, Holtz had successful stints at Arkansas, Minnesota, and South Carolina, compiling a 249-132-7 career record. Known for his motivational speaking and colorful personality, Holtz became one of the most recognizable figures in college sports history and continued to be involved in football analysis long after his retirement from coaching.