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:

Notre Dame’s epic season will come to a conclusion on Monday night in Atlanta, where the Fighting Irish will meet the Ohio State Buckeyes in the national championship game. It’s Notre Dame’s first appearance in the title game since 2013, and the Fighting Irish are hoping to claim their first title since the 1988 season.

Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis discuss the difference-making factors in Ohio State football's National Championship Game against Notre Dame.