Lou Holtz, the legendary football coach who inspired millions, passed away on March 4, 2026, in Florida, surrounded by his family. He was 89. The Hall of Famer held a winning record across six college ...

TAMPA, Fla. — Someone in the crowd ringing the amphitheater outside the University of South Florida student center shouted “Beat Florida!” Skip Holtz smiled and waited for the applause to wane.

But first, a look back at Holtz’s remarkable career. Born Louis Leo Holtz in Follansbee, West Virginia, in 1937, he rose to fame on the football sidelines, where he inspired people to play like a ...