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Lou Holtz(1937-2026)

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Lou Holtz
An in-depth look at the Notre Dame Fighting Irish football on and off the field, which paints a comprehensive picture of the dedication, perseverance, and spirit that define this legendary program.
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Here Come the Irish (2024–2026)
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Lou Holtz is a former American football player, coach, and analyst. He served as the head football coach at The College of William & Mary (1969-1971), North Carolina State University (1972-1975), the New York Jets (1976), the University of Arkansas (1977-1983), the University of Minnesota (1984-1985), the University of Notre Dame (1986-1996), and the University of South Carolina (1999-2004), compiling a career record of 249-132-7. Holtz's 1988 Notre Dame team went 12-0 with a victory in the Fiesta Bowl and was the consensus national champion. Holtz is the only college football coach to lead six different programs to bowl games and the only coach to guide four different programs to the final top 20 rankings.

In 2005, Holtz joined ESPN as a college football analyst. On May 1, 2008, Holtz was elected to the College Football Hall of Fame.
BornJanuary 3, 1937
DiedMarch 4, 2026(89)
BornJanuary 3, 1937
DiedMarch 4, 2026(89)
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Known for

Sandra Bullock and Quinton Aaron in The Blind Side (2009)
The Blind Side
7.6
  • Lou Holtz
  • 2009
The NFL on CBS (1956)
The NFL on CBS
7.6
TV Series
  • Self - Color Commentator
Jeffrey Mowery in NFL Monday Night Football (1970)
NFL Monday Night Football
8.2
TV Series
  • Self - New York Jets Head Coach
Special Agent Oso (2009)
Special Agent Oso
5.4
TV Series
  • Uncle Lou(voice)

Credits

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Actor



  • Special Agent Oso (2009)
    Special Agent Oso
    5.4
    TV Series
    • Uncle Lou (voice)
    • 2011
  • Sandra Bullock and Quinton Aaron in The Blind Side (2009)
    The Blind Side
    7.6
    • Lou Holtz
    • 2009
  • Shelley Fabares, Craig T. Nelson, Bill Fagerbakke, Kenneth Kimmins, and Jerry Van Dyke in Coach (1989)
    Coach
    7.1
    TV Series
    • Lou Holtz (uncredited)
    • 1995

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Official Trailer - Season 2
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Official Trailer - Season 2
Here Come The Irish
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Here Come The Irish
Here Come The Irish
Trailer 1:12
Here Come The Irish

Personal details

  • Alternative name
    • Coach Lou Holtz
  • Born
    • January 3, 1937
    • Follansbee, West Virginia, USA
  • Died
    • March 4, 2026
    • Orlando, Florida, USA(undisclosed)
  • Spouse
    • Elizabeth Jane BarcusJuly 22, 1961 - June 30, 2020 (her death, 4 children)
  • Children
      Skip Holtz
  • Parents
      Andrew Haggerty 'Andy' Holtz
  • Publicity listings
    • 1 Print Biography
    • 1 Article
    • 2 Magazine Cover Photos

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    Compiled a 100-30-2 record at Notre Dame. Won a national championship in 1988 and had two near-misses in 1989 and 1993. Had a school record 23-game winning steak in 1988-1989 and a 17-game winning streak in 1992-1993. Coached the Fighting Irish in more games than any other football coach in school history and is second only to Knute Rockne in total victories. Took Notre Dame to nine consecutive bowl games, winning five of them.
  • Quotes
    Rice scares me to death. [before facing an 0-8 Rice team in 1988]
  • Trademark
    Always downplayed his teams
  • Nickname
    • Boo Hoo Lou

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