Lou Holtz made several comments about Ohio State football after their game against Notre Dame on September 23, 2023. According to, Holtz said that Notre Dame was a better football team than Ohio State and that Notre Dames offensive line was better than Ohio State's. He also said that Sam Hartman, Notre Dame's quarterback, would not be sacked by Ohio State's defense. In addition, reports that Holtz called out Ohio State's toughness and said that they better bring their lunch because it's going to be a full day's work.
Ryan Day, Ohio State's head coach, responded to Holtz's comments in several interviews after the game. In, Day said that he would like to know where Holtz is right now and that he cannot believe what Holtz said about Ohio State's team. Day also defended Ohio State's toughness and said that they are a tough team. Similarly, reports that Day said he cannot believe what Holtz said about Ohio State's team and that they are a tough team. Finally, and both report that Day called out Holtz in a passionate interview after the game, saying that he cannot believe what Holtz said about Ohio State's team and that they are a tough team.
