Notre Dame defeated No. 1 Miami on Saturday, honoring former coach Lou Holtz on the same field where he led the Irish past a top-ranked Miami team in 1988. The tribute celebrated a coach remembered not only for Notre Dame’s national championship, but for his focus on doing the right thing and helping others.

By the Numbers
  • Holtz coached Notre Dame for 11 seasons.
  • Notre Dame’s 1988 national championship remains its most recent.
Yes, But

The win renewed memories of Notre Dame’s championship era, but the program has not won a national title since 1988. Holtz’s legacy also extends beyond football: his son recalled that even near the end of his life, his father asked, “What can I do for you?”

Bottom Line

Notre Dame’s victory gave a fitting backdrop to a tribute centered on Holtz’s enduring example: success matters, but so does how you serve others.