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WATCH: Brian Kelly picks Ohio State to win it all

By Christopher Dellecese
Published: Sep. 3, 2026 at 2:28 PM EDT
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CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - Brian Kelly, former LSU and Notre Dame head coach, has made his pick for the national championship.

Kelly, 64, coached 22 years in college and has a .725 career winning percentage.

The Buckeyes open the season Saturday at home vs. Ball State.

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