Notre Dame Football to Honor Late Coach Lou Holtz with Helmet Decal

Marcus Freeman’s Notre Dame Makes Major Announcement to Honor Late Lou Holtz

The legendary Lou Holtz may be gone, but his former college program is still keeping his legacy alive. Notre Dame has announced that it will celebrate its legendary head coach in their own special way. The Fighting Irish will honor former coach Lou Holtz with a helmet decal this season, as reported by Brett McMurphy […]

How Notre Dame football will remember late coach Lou Holtz

Notre Dame is among the favorites for the national championship and will honor the late Lou Holtz, who delivered the program a title in 1988.

Notre Dame football to honor late coach Lou Holtz with helmet decal

Former football coach Lou Holtz, who died March 4 at age 89, is buried on the Notre Dame campus along with his wife Beth.

Notre Dame to honor the late Lou Holtz with helmet decal during 2026 season

Getty Images Notre Dame’s iconic gold helmets will carry additional meaning throughout the 2026 season as the Fighting Irish honor legendary coach Lou Holtz with a specialized “LOU” sticker. It is a fitting tribute for the last coach to deliver a national championship in South Bend and one of the most recognizable figures in college football history. Holtz, who died in March at 89 , spent 11 seasons at Notre Dame from 1986-96, compiling a 100-30…

The Sports Network - Notre Dame to honor the late Lou Holtz with helmet decal during 2026 season

Holtz, who died in March, won 100 games and a national championship with Notre Dame over 11 seasonsRead More …

Notre Dame to honor legendary coach Lou Holtz with helmet decal

Lou Holtz won 100 games as the head coach for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. He led the program to its last national championship (1988) and finished second in the AP poll two other times (1989, 1993). The Fighting Irish mourned his loss in March, and will be taking the field with a memento to him this season. On Wednesday, Notre Dame revealed it will have a helmet decal for Holtz in 2026. The decal features the name “Lou” with hands holding up …