Ryan Day got to prove one of his biggest critics wrong in person. Lou Holtz, the last coach to lead Notre Dame to a national championship, was expected to be in attendance Monday night when Ohio State took on the Irish at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

Lou Holtz famously called out Ryan Day for OSU's lack of toughness. Day then fired back at the former ND coach, who thinks Irish will win the natty.

Former Notre Dame coach Lou Holtz and Ohio State coach Ryan Day are still trading barbs before both teams play each other in the College Football Playoff national title game.

The weird beef between the two coaches began last Fall when Holtz predicted an Irish win over the Buckeyes during their

College Football Playoff National Championship. The game features two of the sport's most historic programs, who also happen to be two of the most physical teams in the country. It wouldn't be shocking if fans around the country were antsy while waiting for this game to take place,

The Ohio State Buckeyes will play the Notre Dame Fighting Irish for the chance to win a national championship on January 20th in Atlanta. An interesting

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

Ohio State has embraced their new rivalry with Lou Holtz, and some Buckeyes fans trolled the legendary Notre Dame coach with an awesome sign during the College Football Playoff National Championship game on Monday night.

Lou Holtz may not get to celebrate a Notre Dame title in Atlanta. Notre Dame is down 31-23 to Ohio State in the National Championship Game. The Fighting Irish allowed 31 straight points after opening the contest with a 15-play touchdown drive that lasted nine minutes and 45 minutes.