Lou Holtz

Louis Leo "Lou" Holtz (born January 6, 1937) is a retired American football coach, and active sportscaster, author, and motivational speaker. 

He served as the head football coach at The College of William & Mary (1969–1971), North Carolina State University (1972–1975), 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).

Holtz was born in Follansbee, West Virginia on January 6, 1937. He grew up in East Liverpool, Ohio. Holtz studied at Kent State University.

On January 30, 2026, it was announced that Holtz entered into hospice care in Orlando, Florida.

References

Other websites

 Notre Dame profile 

 The Lou Holtz/Upper Ohio Valley Hall of Fame

Category:1937 births
Category:Living people
Category:American football coaches
Category:Sportspeople from West Virginia
Category:Sportspeople from Ohio