Notre Dame to Honor Coaching Legend Lou Holtz With Season-Long Tribute
The Fighting Irish are paying tribute to legendary coach Lou Holtz this season. Here's how Notre Dame plans to honor his legacy.
Notre Dame is set to pay tribute to the late coaching legend Lou Holtz throughout the 2026 season. The Irish are planning to honor Holtz with a helmet decal featuring a black circle with white "LOU" lettering, accompanied by two hands forming "L" shapes, symbolizing the student body's tradition of flashing L hand signals during the third quarter of home games in his honor.
Holtz had a remarkable coaching career spanning 33 years, amassing a 249-132-7 record and leading six different programs, including his legendary 11-season tenure at Notre Dame, where he achieved an impressive 100-30-2 record. Under his guidance, Notre Dame secured a national championship and earned back-to-back 12-win seasons. Holtz's impact on the program is immeasurable, as he led the Fighting Irish to an undefeated 12-0 season and claimed the prestigious national title.
His dedication to team spirit earned him the iconic "Play Like A Champion Today" sign and the removal of players' names from their jerseys. Holtz's contributions have earned him a spot in the College Football Hall of Fame and a bronze statue outside the stadium. The Notre Dame community will now keep his legacy alive with this special season-long tribute.
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