Lou Holtz Renews Criticism of Ohio State, Ryan Day Amid Defensive Praise

Lou Holtz, the Hall of Fame coach and former Notre Dame head, continues to express skepticism about the Ohio State Buckeyes and their coach Ryan Day, even after their recent 14-7 victory over preseason No. 1 Texas. Holtz criticized Ohio State for being outgained by over 100 yards in that game and stated he does not consider them a great football team despite their strong schedule and top national ranking. While acknowledging the impressive performance of the Buckeyes' defense under new coordinator Matt Patricia, Holtz emphasized that the team still has more to prove and expressed hope that Michigan, Ohio State's rival, would perform well this season. The rivalry between Holtz and Day remains heated, stemming from past comments and responses, including Day's refusal to reply to a congratulatory letter Holtz sent after Ohio State's national title. Holtz's continued verbal sparring reflects his long-standing loyalty to Notre Dame and Ohio roots, as well as his critical view of Ohio State's current stature in college football.