Despite reports that legendary Notre Dame coach Lou Holtz has entered hospice care, his family says he's still in the fight.
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Holtz's son, Skip, broke the silence Sunday after false rumors started spreading that the 89-year-old had passed away. He took to X to clear it up and thank those who've reached out with support.
"Only the man upstairs knows how much time is left on the clock," Skip wrote. "Cherishing the time we still have together in Orlando."
Skip, who most recently coached the Birmingham Stallions in the UFL, made it clear that while the situation is serious, the Hall of Famer is very much alive and still battling.
Reports first surfaced last week that Holtz had entered hospice care, sparking an outpouring of love from across the college football world. Fox Sports' Tim Brando was one of many to reflect on Holtz's legacy.
"Coach Holtz has always been a national treasure," Brando wrote, sending thoughts to the Holtz family and saying Lou's late wife, Beth, "awaits."
Holtz's career started in 1960 as an assistant at Iowa and took him everywhere — from William & Mary to Arkansas to a brief (and forgettable) NFL stint with the Jets. But it was at Notre Dame where he built his legend.
He took over in South Bend in 1986. Two years later, he delivered a national championship. He finished his Irish run with a 100-30-2 record before stepping away in 1996.
Holtz later returned for a final college stint at South Carolina and racked up a career record of 249-132-7. He also spent time in the broadcast booth, becoming a familiar face for a new generation of fans.
Now, the college football world is holding its breath and holding onto hope, as one of the sport's true icons keeps fighting.
