Notre Dame fans perform push-ups after touchdowns at home games
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 7, 2026, 7:00 AM
Last updated Nov 7, 2026
Notre Dame football fans engage in a push-up tradition to celebrate touchdowns during home games. This custom, originating over 40 years ago, is believed to commemorate the arrival of head coach Lou Holtz in 1986. It showcases a communal spirit among fans, as they lift themselves in packs throughout the stadium. The tradition remains popular and continues to be embraced by current generations of Fighting Irish supporters.
- •Notre Dame fans perform push-ups in unison after touchdowns.
- •The tradition started over 40 years ago, linked to coach Lou Holtz.
- •It emphasizes community among fans and players.
- •The ritual is still popular among current Notre Dame students.
- •Stadium ushers sometimes ask fans to tone down the celebration.
- 7:00 AMYahoo Sports — Why Notre Dame fans do push ups to celebrate touchdowns
"Notre Dame fans are known to mimic Jack Lalanne during home games with an eye-catching push-up routine. Here's why.
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