"How much better can Penn State be on the defensive side of the ball?" Finebaum asked. "It wasn't the defense that cost them the win against Notre Dame. It was their offense. I th

After Ryan Day won his inaugural national championship title with Ohio State in the just-concluded season, Paul Finebaum has predicted the next in line.

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2024 might not have been the right time for Sarkisian to win his first ring as a head coach. When Ohio State and Texas met in the Cotton Bowl during the national semifinal last month, Finebaum said that it was Ryan Day who was facing the most pressure to win now following the Buckeyes’ upset loss to Michigan during the regular season finale.

Paul Finebaum detonated on Ohio State football and who he wants to win the College Football Playoff Championship Game.

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Finebaum said Notre Dame must play a near-flawless game to have a shot at an upset win. Given the way the Buckeyes dominated Tennessee and Oregon in their first two playoff games, he could see the championship game similarly. Finebaum added that the pressure on Ohio State coach Ryan Day couldn't be more immense.

The College Football Playoff national championship between Ohio State and Notre Dame has Paul Finebaum doubting.

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.