Here's a look back at the Ryan Day-Lou Holtz feud and why the Ohio State football coach called out the Notre Dame legend in an interview in 2023

Emotionally, this has been a season unlike any other for Ryan Day. Less than two months ago, loud and influential media voices were calling for the firing of the nation’s winningest active coach in the wake of Ohio State’s fourth straight loss to Michigan.

The Ohio State football coach still has a Michigan problem, but a victory against Notre Dame on Monday night would secure the College Football Playoff title.

Notre Dame coach Lou Holtz took a shot at Ohio State's Ryan Day leading into Monday's CFP championship game. Here more:

The Ohio State Buckeyes are closing in on a national title, and only the Notre Dame Fighting Irish stand in the way. In the lead up to the National Championship

That’s due, partially, to the fact that the Buckeyes have won three straight playoff games — including two in blowout fashion. It’s been a remarkable turnaround for an Ohio State team that appeared to be on the brink of a total failure of a season.

Weeks after facing immense pressure following another Ohio State loss to Michigan, Day is a win away from the college football mountaintop.

Ryan Day got 100% on the significance of the Michigan loss ahead of the Buckeyes' clash with Notre Dame in the National Championship.

Lou Holtz has never been one to hold his tongue about anything. If he has something on his mind, he’s going to say it. So it honestly isn’t that shocking he threw yet another jab in Ryan Day’s direction without actually being prompted to do so.

Paul Finebaum said Ryan Day can complete his redemption arc should Ohio State beat Notre Dame in the national championship Monday night. After losing the Michigan game to conclude the regular season,

It's probably safe to say that Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day is no longer on the hot seat. Following Ohio State's devastating loss to the Michigan Wol