Here's a look back at Marcus Freeman's playing career at Ohio State as he leads Notre Dame into the CFP championship game on Monday vs. the Buckeyes:

Marcus Freeman was an All-Big Ten linebacker selection as a junior and senior at Ohio State. After a brief NFL career, he entered the college coaching ranks as a graduate assistant for his alma mater.

Somewhere on the field Monday evening inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Ohio State linebackers coach James Laurinaitis will roam the field, searching for a fellow Buckeye legend. He'll shake his best friend's hand,