Lou Holtz stands by Ohio State comments after Ryan Day called him out: ‘I don’t feel bad’

After being publically chastised by Ohio State head coach Ryan Day, Lou Holtz has maintained his stance.

The College Football Hall of Famer and former Notre Dame head coach was at the focus of Day’s interview following the Fighting Irish’s last-second triumph on Saturday night. Prior to the game, Holtz stated on “The Pat McAfee Show” that the Buckeyes were not physical enough, which was why Day had lost high-profile games throughout his tenure. In addition, he stated that Notre Dame was “a better team.”

When questioned by NBC after the game, a visibly moved Day stated that he “cannot believe” what Holtz said since the victory demonstrated his team’s toughness.

“When someone attacks your family, coming in and winning like this is extraordinary.” “This is a fantastic win for our program and a fantastic win for Ohio State,” Day said.

Holtz told Dan Dakich’s “Don’t @ Me!” podcast on Tuesday that he understands why Day took issue with his comments about the Buckeyes, but he doesn’t regret what he said.

“I don’t feel bad about saying it because I believed it,” Holtz said. “Notre Dame was a better football team.”

Holtz congratulated Day for his accomplishments in five seasons as head coach, but he reminded listeners of his recent string of games versus rival Michigan.

“He refuses to discuss Michigan’s 0-2 record.” He wants to speak about something other than the next huge games versus Penn State and Michigan. He’s an excellent coach. He’s done an outstanding job. Holtz described him as “a great offensive mind.” “I don’t think Ohio State is a great football team, but they’re a good football team.” He may pursue me indefinitely.

“I apologize for offending Coach Day. I wish him a good year. They won’t be a good football team. I honestly don’t. Notre Dame won the football game.

According to the 1988 national title head coach, the Fighting Irish made multiple blunders in the last minutes of the game that lost them a victory, such as having just 10 men on the field for the Buckeyes’ game-winning score. Holtz stated that he talked with head coach Marcus Freeman following the game and apologized for “putting him in a bad position” with his statements.

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