ESPN's Paul Finebaum says the SEC is rooting against the 'Big Bad Guy' in National Championship Game
For the second straight year, the National Championship features two northern teams, but only the second time since USC won in 2004. The Ohio State Buckeyes and Notre Dame Fighting Irish made history by making it to the final game of the 2024-25 season, and now it comes down to 60 more minutes. ESPN's Paul […]
For the second straight year, the National Championship features two northern teams, but only the second time since USC won in 2004. The Ohio State Buckeyes and Notre Dame Fighting Irish made history by making it to the final game of the 2024-25 season, and now it comes down to 60 more minutes.
ESPN's Paul Finebaum shared his take on who the jilted SEC wants to win the first-ever 12-team College Football Playoff title. Finebaum previously took a shot against the Buckeyes earlier this week, and now, he claims the South wants the Fighting Irish to win.
"Ohio State are like the big bad guys on the street!" Finebaum said on The Matt Barrie Show.
Finebaum often says some wild things, but he's right on this one. The Buckeyes draw an incredible amount of criticism, often from him and the general public. The Buckeyes are never a bad team, and they're well-represented in every form, including at games.
There's a jealousy factor as well from the swath of average or worse SEC teams. Texas A&M, Texas, Oklahoma, and so many others often lose recruiting battles to the Buckeyes. And even when they win those individual battles, they lose on the field in head-to-head matchups and overall record.
It's easy to see why the SEC would rather have the Fighting Irish upset the Buckeyes. This would cause drama and in-fighting within the Buckeyes' program and fan base. Favored by a touchdown to win, head coach Ryan Day has to win his first national championship this year.
