Legendary Notre Dame coach Lou Holtz caused a media frenzy with his comments about the highly anticipated Week 4 matchup between Ohio State and Notre Dame. Despite drawing criticism from Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day, Holtz stood by his belief that Notre Dame was the better football team, even after their 17-14 loss. Pro Football Hall of Fame running back Jerome Bettis, who played for Holtz at Notre Dame, shared his thoughts during an interview with Fox News Digital. While he agreed that Notre Dame was more physical, Bettis credited Ohio State for their ability to win under pressure.

During an appearance on "The Pat McAfee Show," Holtz expressed his belief that Notre Dame was superior to Ohio State and lacking in physicality. Day responded to Holtz's comments after the game, expressing disbelief and defending his team's toughness. Holtz remained steadfast in his opinion during an interview with OutKick's "Don't @ Me" show, stating that Notre Dame was the better football team.

Bettis, who witnessed Notre Dame's physicality firsthand, commended the team's aggression and control of the line of scrimmage. He believes that this toughness will lead to success for the program in the future, despite their loss to Ohio State. Bettis also spoke about his personal experience with asthma and the importance of indoor air quality for individuals with similar conditions.

The game itself ended with Ohio State celebrating a three-point victory over Notre Dame, keeping their undefeated record intact. Prior to the game, Holtz criticized Ohio State's lack of physicality and their losses to top-tier opponents. Day, however, took offense to Holtz's remarks and defended his team's toughness in his postgame interview. Holtz reaffirmed his belief that Notre Dame was the superior team in an interview with Dan Dakich of OutKick.

Day emphasized the importance of the win against a strong opponent like Notre Dame to dispel the narrative questioning Ohio State's toughness. Holtz acknowledged Day's unhappiness with his comments and expressed his hope for Day's success in the future. He also praised Notre Dame's coach, Brian Freeman, for his class and did not intend for his words to be amplified to this extent.

Overall, the debate surrounding the Ohio State-Notre Dame matchup has created a buzz in the media, with both Holtz and Bettis sharing their contrasting opinions on the physicality and overall quality of the teams.