Ohio State’s win over Notre Dame in Monday’s College Football Playoff Championship game gave the Big Ten back-to-back national titles. It also gave Matt Rhule an opportunity to clap back at a popular college football personality.
They say old habits die hard. Maybe grudges do too. In any case, Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule put ESPN host Paul Finebaum in a body bag over the latter on Tuesday evening. The two went back and forth this summer when Rhule suggested that the Big Ten deserved four College Football Playoff bids.
Matt Rhule had a little fun at Paul Finebaum's expense after the SEC Network host was forced to admit what everyone already knows.
The SEC had a good run. The Big Ten has stepped up to the plate. That said, it’s going to take more than a two-year run to be considered the true kings of college football. But after winning the last two national championships, the conference is well on its way to running college football.
To add insult to injury, not only did Finebaum expose the SEC, but he also tipped his cap to Ohio State coach Ryan Day. Finebaum had long been critical of Day's lack of success against Michigan but gave him the benefit of the doubt after leading the Buckeyes to their first title win in a decade.
Paul Finebaum certainly didn't want to do it, but the SEC Network host had to admit the Big Ten owns college football right now.
ESPN college football analyst Paul Finebaum still believes the SEC has a bright future, despite being passed by the Big Ten.
The Ohio State Buckeyes capped off a remarkable playoff run on Monday night by throttling Notre Dame. Their national title comes on the heels of one last year b