Notre Dame football has a few intriguing prospects it is considering heading into National Signing Day. The Fighting Irish are coming off a terrific third season under head coach Marcus Freeman. Notre Dame made the College Football Playoff,

ESPN analyst Ryan McGee talked about the keys to victory for Notre Dame in the College Football Playoff National Championship. McGee explained that the Fighting Irish will need to keep possession of the football for extended periods and hope that Ohio State makes the types of mistakes that resulted in each of the Buckeyes' losses.

Why is Notre Dame not in a conference for college football? Here's what to know as the Irish are set to compete in the CFP championship game on Monday: