Ryan Day knows he can’t do it alone, so, you bring along Jim Knowles and Chip Kelly to achieve the ultimate goal. There’s no doubt Ohio State’s staff is loaded with Day’s track record, Knowles’ defensive schemes and Kelly’s offensive prowess.

Ryan Day, Ohio State's head coach, and Chip Kelly, the team's offensive coordinator, are both from New Hampshire. Both got their start as players at the University of New Hampshire. The team is looking to secure its first CFP Championship win since the game's inaugural run in 2015.

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