Former Birmingham Stallions head coach gives health update on his father

Late Thursday, it was reported that former Notre Dame head coach and ESPN analyst was going to enter hospice care.

His son Skip, the former Birmingham Stallions head coach shared an update on social media Saturday.

Appreciate everyone’s text and prayers. Dad is 89 and he is STILL fighting the fight! Only the man upstairs knows how much time is left on the clock. 🙏Cherishing the time we still have together in Orlando. pic.twitter.com/1JD6IkaE4L

— Skip Holtz (@CoachSHoltz) February 1, 2026

“Appreciate everyone’s text and prayers,” Skip Holtz said. “Dad is 89 and he is STILL fighting the fight! Only the man upstairs knows how much time is left on the clock. Cherishing the time we still have together in Orlando.”…

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