A returning core of upperclassmen has led Ohio State to the College Football Playoff final, sitting on the verge of a national championship.

Here are three keys and a prediction for the national championship as Ohio State looks to become the third two-loss national champion.

Jesse Temple: Ohio State has been a juggernaut during a three-game winning streak in the Playoff, embarrassing Tennessee and Oregon. Notre Dame has won 13 straight games and put together a fantastic season. But Ohio State’s balance and overall talent should emerge. … Ohio State 24, Notre Dame 14.

National college football experts have weighed in on the national championship game. Is anyone picking Notre Dame to upset the Buckeyes?

Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis discuss the difference-making factors in Ohio State football's National Championship Game against Notre Dame.

Jim Knowles is at his most comfortable hiding in an office, door closed, with a cup of coffee as he dissects plays and draws up game plans. He's not a mystery in the Ohio State football facility, but when that door is closed,

The final preparations are underway for both the Buckeyes and the Fighting Irish. NBC4's Joe Nugent takes a look at how both coaches are approaching the final game of the season. Chris Hagan reports on how Notre Dame's players are rallying around their head coach.

The Ohio State Buckeyes (13-2) and Notre Dame Fighting Irish (14-1) meet Monday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta for the College Football Playoff National Championship Presented by AT&T. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.

The Ohio State Buckeyes and Notre Dame Fighting Irish will go at it in the College Football Championship on Monday, here's how to watch.

The Ohio State Buckeyes are closing in on a national title, and only the Notre Dame Fighting Irish stand in the way. In the lead up to the National Championship