Notre Dame legend weighs in on Ohio State following Lou Holtz's comments: 'You've got to give them a nod'

Jerome Bettis speaks to Fox News Digital about Ohio State’s recent victory over the Fighting Irish and his thoughts on the season ahead.

Legendary college football coach Lou Holtz created a media frenzy last weekend when he weighed in on the heavily anticipated Week 4 matchup between Ohio State and Notre Dame. 

Despite drawing the ire of Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day with his initial comments, Holtz doubled down on his belief Notre Dame "was a better football team" even after it lost 17-14 in the final seconds of the game.

Ohio State Buckeyes running back Cayden Saunders (26) runs with the football against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish Sept. 23, 2023, at Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend, Ind. (Robin Alam/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)Robin Alam/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Pro Football Hall of Fame running back and Notre Dame legend Jerome Bettis weighed in on the debate during an interview with Fox News Digital this week. 

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While he seemingly agreed with his former coach about Notre Dame’s level of physicality, Bettis credited the Buckeyes for being "the better football team" because of their ability to pull off a win under pressure. 

"Watching the game, Notre Dame definitely was the physical team at the line of scrimmage on both offense and defense. Yes. But I will say this: Ohio State was definitely physical as well," Bettis, who attended the game, recalled.

"But, you know what, Ohio State won the football game. So, at the end of the day, you've got to give them a nod and tip your cap because they found a way to win at the moment of truth. They put the ball in the end zone, and that's all you could ask