Sept. 23, 2023, was not the finest moment for Marcus Freeman or Ryan Day. Their football teams battled for three taut hours, and at the end everything went off the rails to a degree that left you wondering whether either guy was well-suited for their very demanding jobs.

Ohio State head football coach Ryan Day will speak to the media Wednesday ahead of next week's national championship matchup with Notre Dame. You can watch the live stream of Day and Ohio State players below or at the Dispatch YouTube channel. The Buckeyes and Irish will face off at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 20 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

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