Ohio State's athletic department redefined the meaning of going all in and then some to win a national title. It better have been worth it.

Mahi Patel was lucky enough to score a student ticket to watch the Buckeyes compete against Notre Dame in Atlanta.  “No matter where the Buckeyes go, we show up,” Mahi Patel said. “There was no other way I could’ve ended the season.

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