Overview

• After Ohio State’s 14–7 win over then-No. 1 Texas, Holtz said the Buckeyes are not a great team and cited being outgained by well over 100 yards at home.
• Holtz praised Ohio State’s defense for playing outstanding against Texas despite the offseason departure of coordinator Jim Knowles to Penn State.
• Holtz said he sent Ryan Day a congratulatory letter after Ohio State’s January national championship win over Notre Dame but never received a reply.
• Former Michigan tight end Jake Butt pushed back on Holtz’s claim that the Big Ten lacks many great teams, defending the league’s quality.
• The feud traces to 2023, when Holtz questioned Ohio State’s toughness and Day delivered a viral on-field rebuttal, with the Buckeyes later beating Notre Dame three straight times including for the title.