Paul Finebaum mocked Matt Rhule prior to the 2024/25 college football season. However, the head coach at Nebraska got the last laugh after Ohio State won

Ryan Day’s Ohio State Buckeyes reclaimed glory by hoisting the National Championship Trophy after defeating the Notre Dame Fighting Irish on Jan. 20. Last season, Ohio State’s arch-rivals, the Michigan Wolverines (whom the Buckeyes also lost to this year),

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Ohio State’s win over Notre Dame in Monday’s College Football Playoff Championship game gave the Big Ten back-to-back national titles, and Matt Rhule an opportunity to clap back at a popular college football personality.

Paul Finebaum has never been one to shy away from bold statements, especially when it comes to defending the SEC's dominance in college football. But even the

Finebaum, who has openly admitted that the Big Ten's time has finally arrived in the wake of back-to-back seasons without an SEC national champion, said the loss to the Wolverines was critical for Day and the team to have a complete reassessment.

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.

Matt Rhule had a little fun at Paul Finebaum's expense after the SEC Network host was forced to admit what everyone already knows.

ESPN college football analyst Paul Finebaum still believes the SEC has a bright future, despite being passed by the Big Ten.

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.

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - 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.

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.