Video | Marcus Freeman and Ryan Day National Championship Press Conference

Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman and Ohio State head coach Ryan Day spoke for the final time before Monday's National Title game. 

0:00 - Opening statements 

1:20 - Roster retention 

4:57 - Ohio State’s push to recruit Georgia 

6:12 - Thoughts on marquee games in season and the playoff structure 

7:50 - Culture 

10:47 - Upperclassmen impact on Ohio State’s roster 

11:35 - College football expanding across the globe 

13:25 - Adjusting program to play 16 games 

15:42 - Impressions of Al Washington 

18:41 - Similarities between Notre Dame and Ohio State 

21:45 - Importance of film study 

23:21 - Preparation of pregame speech before Monday’s game 

25:52 - Ohio State’s leave no doubt mindset 

26:57 - Programs being outspoken with their faith 

29:39 - What it means to maximize opportunities and playing for a National Title 

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