Lou Holtz made comments about Ohio State before their game against Notre Dame on September 24, 2023. He said that Ohio State had not been physical enough to beat premier opponents, citing the teams consecutive losses to Michigan and its CFP defeats against Georgia, Alabama, and Clemson. Holtz also said that Notre Dame was a better football team than Ohio State. After Ohio States win against Notre Dame, Ryan Day, the head coach of Ohio State, called out Holtz for his comments, saying that he couldnt believe what Holtz had said about his team and that Ohio State was a tough team. Holtz stood by his comments and said that he believed Notre Dame was a better football team than Ohio State. Holtz also praised Day for what he has done in five seasons as head coach, but reminded listeners about his recent string of games against rival Michigan.