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Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach Lou Holtz looks on during a game against the USC Trojans, Nov 30, 1996, at the Coliseum in Los Angeles.

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March 4, 2026

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

Lou Holtz never met an opponent that couldn't beat him. Somehow, he squeaked out nearly 250 wins and...

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