"Skull Session: Al Golden Respects Ryan Day, Notre Dame's 'Operation: Keep the Red Out,' and the Styles Family's Ties to Buckeyes and Irish"
Notre Dame defensive coordinator Al Golden praises Ohio State's offense and head coach Ryan Day ahead of their top-10 matchup, expressing respect for Day's coaching abilities. Notre Dame activates "Operation: Keep the Red Out" to prevent Ohio State fans from invading Notre Dame Stadium, implementing ticketing strategies and spreading visiting fans throughout the stadium. The Styles family, with one member on each team, is united this year as Lorenzo Styles Jr. transferred to Ohio State. Ohio State ranks second behind Alabama in terms of active NFL players and career earnings, solidifying its status as a top NFL talent producer.