Definitely a couple more especially if they had a playoff back then.

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“Where does Lou Holtz rank all-time among Notre Dame coaches?” By the numbers only

Author: whatsamataU (25897 Posts - Original UHND Member)

Posted at 1:47 pm on Mar 6, 2026

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As coach: 4th. Rockne, Leahy, Parseghian, then Holtz. (Which is enough to make Mount Clashmore).

Author: BaronVonZemo (62716 Posts - Joined: Nov 19, 2010)

Posted at 3:04 pm on Mar 6, 2026

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Re: As coach: 4th. Rockne, Leahy, Parseghian, then Holtz. (Which is enough to make Mount Clashmore).

Author: jonpaultoo (214 Posts - Original UHND Member)

Posted at 4:10 pm on Mar 6, 2026

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Although i am partial to Ara, I'm not sure he was a better coach. Lou's schedules were much harder than
Aras and he had a better record against ranked teams too. I almost hate to say it.

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I’m ok flipping them-Lou did really win 2 more NC’s anyways

Author: BaronVonZemo (62716 Posts - Joined: Nov 19, 2010)

Posted at 4:59 pm on Mar 6, 2026

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For those wondering…’90 was a NC robbed by an egregious phantom clip called on Rockets punt return w no time left,
and of course, 1993 where “head to head” no longer mattered as it did in 1989 (or in 2025) so that they could give Bowden a lifetime achievement award.

Both Lou and Ara were great coaches, and even better people.

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