Here are some facts: The SEC was functioning on hidden NIL for the past decade if not longer. The SEC will never be in the lead again as a collective. We have parity in buying talent, Sabin knew it was over, that is why he left. Now here is the danger: Alabama does not have the wallet to compete in the future. Alabama may become the next Michigan in the 2000s
I've been saying that shit since Saban won his first 2 titles. He's been able to secure a talented roster all these years because of boosters. Now was that because of a "hidden nil bank account," I dont know. The other problem is homefield advantage. Having the ability to play an hour away from home is critical. The playoff venue has reshaped college football for the better. Giving teams the ability to play a home game gives them momentum.
Really feel like when a SEC team ended up 4th in the CFP a few times it fueled this. Could the SEC dominate this format going foward..sure but this year it's B10...O-H
As a Penn State fan I think we have a good chance against Notre Dame but if we do I'm really hoping Texas somehow manages to beat Ohio State. Nobody can beat Ohio State if they keep playing the way they've been playing in the playoffs, and Penn State is the one team Ohio State always shows up to play 100%.
Michigan and Washington smoked Bama and Texas. I been saying this since the realignment reveal, 2 B1G teams beat 2 SEC teams and it was essentially an all B1G championship.
These games will be better than the prior games. I love the Penn State haters let’s watch and see what happens. Football is changing so we will see what happens.
Still would be a huge accomplishment for them. But if they did manage to beat Ohio State, it would be very poetic since they always lose to them in the regular season
THERE WERE OTHER TEAMS OUTSIDE OF THE SEC THAT WERE REALLY GOOD TEAMS. BUT SHORT OF HAVING A FEW TOP PLAYERS TO GET THEM OVER THE TOP. NIL AND THE PORTAL HAS CHANGED THAT NOW. MADE OUTSIDE TEAMS AND SOME LOWER SEC TEAMS HAVE BALANCED THE SCALES AWAY FROM ANY SEC DOMINANCE.
SEC - SEC - SEC..... my ass !!! --- This OHIO STATE team is perhaps the best team - 'ever' in the history according to some ? - - - At least in the conversation !
The 2014 Buckeyes have a claim. They finished their last four games with a 42-28 win over Michigan, a 59-0 win over #13 Wisconsin, a 42-35 win over #1 Alabama, and a 42-20 win over #2 Oregon to cap a 14-1 NC season. Their last three wins were with their QB3. They put a ton of guys in the NFL. The 1968 team was my favorite. They beat SMU and Oregon to open the season, then Purdue 13-0, ranked #1 at the time, as well as #16 Michigan State 25-20, and finished with a 33-27 win over Iowa, a 50-14 thumping of #4 Michigan, and a convincing 27-16 win over #1 USC in which they held OJ Simpson to just 1 TD to complete a 10-0 season. The Rose Bowl win was more lopsided than the score would indicate as USC scored a TD with 45 seconds left.
@@shelbysellers4810 I'm an Ohio State fan, I couldn't care less what Michigan is doing now. My point is, those two games were the most pitiful loses I've ever seen. I have never (in 58 years) seen a team do less than Michigan did in those two games, and win. Michigan had a combined 134 yards passing in 2 games.
@timalan7406 im not denying that. I said at the time it was the worst loss in program history. But why deny the run they are going on now? Let them see if they can fully eviscerate that loss with a natty. If I had fhe choice I'd take a natty any day over beating a mediocre michigan team this year.
Sorry, with his Dad dying, I am understanding the Georgia coach not being on the top of his abilities. However, Georgia was in the same position as Florida State was last year.
Maybe it pays to lose the coin toss..for the buckeyes..take the ball first, and its of to the races...the last 2 games...they deferred against TTUN and got beat
This is how delusional Paul Finebaum is; Mercer, Kent State, Louisiana Monroe and even less teams regularly play SEC teams. Kent State even played Georgia close. But a Big Ten, ACC, Big 12 team is “scared” to play a SEC team. Come on lol! SEC delusion.
Oh I see, the reason Georgia isn't good is because they had the unfortunate circumstance of playing in the super tough, tougher than all, SEC championship game and lost carson beck 😂. Always excuses related to how hard it is to play in the SEC. Sure.
The big 10 has went back to smash mouth football. This triple option shotgun every down offense works but has had its day. Smash mouth football limits the other teams possessions and wears down the defense. If any of the SEC teams played in the Big 10 they would find out. Bottom line SEC plays finesse football. When there is a 2-4 team final they only have to make it through 1-2 games. The cold north doesn’t forgive or forget and neither does 6-7 minute drives and keeping a defense on the field.
Ohio State has out spent everyone, since Urban Meyer was there, except for Georgia and Alabama. These three teams should win every year. Now everything has changed. This is why Nick Saban retired.
Saban quit cause he knew the playoffs were expanding so he wouldn't be able to glut talent anymore. He would actually have to coach. With even talent he doesn't do well. Michigan State and NFL.
Hey, my SEC sycophant! How does it feel now that all teams could pay their players! You dominant of the SEC is long gone chrome down! I could say, chrome gnome, because I have one myself! You guys need bear Bryant again
The said part about you guys, NPSE paid 1 billion for sec rights and you guys are so one sided it's a shame. Only reason I watch your podcast is to comment and laugh because matt and Funbaum are not the 2 smartest guys in the room when it comes to college football. Pinata head to both of you. Long live life Big Ten.
😂, these guys just try an make something out of nothing. SEC is fine. You dont think Muchigan or Ohio St payed players. They all pay players. Hell you cant win all the time. Ohio St won it with the Third string qb a few yrs ago. The SEC is down this yr. Big deal. Theyre definitely not gonna be second fiddle to the others
ND lost to NORTHERN ILLINOIS. Your whole argument is invalid. ND hand picks their entire cupcake schedule every year. Yall beat a battered and very flawed Georgia team and lose your minds.
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@@DWB212 I like it.
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Here are some facts:
The SEC was functioning on hidden NIL for the past decade if not longer. The SEC will never be in the lead again as a collective. We have parity in buying talent, Sabin knew it was over, that is why he left.
Now here is the danger:
Alabama does not have the wallet to compete in the future. Alabama may become the next Michigan in the 2000s
What’s the danger in that?
Sabin has been paying players since coaching at LSU….the whole S.E.C. knows it. By the way my team is in the S.E.C.
I've been saying that shit since Saban won his first 2 titles. He's been able to secure a talented roster all these years because of boosters. Now was that because of a "hidden nil bank account," I dont know.
The other problem is homefield advantage. Having the ability to play an hour away from home is critical. The playoff venue has reshaped college football for the better. Giving teams the ability to play a home game gives them momentum.
To hear Paul Finebaum talking about telling the truth is wild lol
Well said you always learn more from failing. Look at the four teams left none are perfect. None will be a pushover to beat.
BIG TEN NATTY BABY BEST CONF IN ALL OF COLLEGE FOOTBALL TWO YEARS STRAIGHT!
Not going to happen
Really feel like when a SEC team ended up 4th in the CFP a few times it fueled this. Could the SEC dominate this format going foward..sure but this year it's B10...O-H
I-O
Last year also all Big Ten. HAIL!
As a Penn State fan I think we have a good chance against Notre Dame but if we do I'm really hoping Texas somehow manages to beat Ohio State. Nobody can beat Ohio State if they keep playing the way they've been playing in the playoffs, and Penn State is the one team Ohio State always shows up to play 100%.
@brucetucker4847 and we show up to play osu...if Franklin can call a good game we will beat osu. But 1st we have to beat ND. #WeAre
@@espelectric2057What’s Franklins record against OSU? Get out of here with PSU can beat OSU, no you can’t.
If Texas beats Ohio State, you will not win against Texas!
6:11 Last year two teams that are now in the SEC played two teams currently in the B1G and both lost.
Michigan and Washington smoked Bama and Texas. I been saying this since the realignment reveal, 2 B1G teams beat 2 SEC teams and it was essentially an all B1G championship.
These games will be better than the prior games. I love the Penn State haters let’s watch and see what happens. Football is changing so we will see what happens.
I think Penn State beats ND. But good luck in the Natty… they ain’t beating this OSU squad 😳
Still would be a huge accomplishment for them. But if they did manage to beat Ohio State, it would be very poetic since they always lose to them in the regular season
There is no shame in the SEC not being unbeatable…the issue is they have media saying they are when they are not!!!!!!
Everyone picking ND. PSU is the better team….
That’s good they always wrong
Better qb and recievers. ND has a better defense and running backs
@@timloftus1034 ND's running backs haven't seen anything like Penn State's run defense.
No kiddin! It is clear as day to see!
@@timloftus1034ND DOES NOT have better RB. Not even close
Call it what u want. The bag is legal now. The talent is being kinda spread around now. The top teams are being affected by it.
THERE WERE OTHER TEAMS OUTSIDE OF THE SEC THAT WERE REALLY GOOD TEAMS. BUT SHORT OF HAVING A FEW TOP PLAYERS TO GET THEM OVER THE TOP. NIL AND THE PORTAL HAS CHANGED THAT NOW. MADE OUTSIDE TEAMS AND SOME LOWER SEC TEAMS HAVE BALANCED THE SCALES AWAY FROM ANY SEC DOMINANCE.
No need to yell man. 😅
Jk
@@Jeffywolfking They need to get their "Caps" lock fixed.
Bro relax. No need for yelling with the CAPS ON.
Thumb down for all the yelling. 😂
I think the four best teams made it this far with the exception of Oregon and fade be right there if they could have played Texas
I am starting to think the Big 10 is going to become the dominant conference 🤷♂️
SEC - SEC - SEC..... my ass !!! --- This OHIO STATE team is perhaps the best team - 'ever' in the history according to some ? - - - At least in the conversation !
Most talented maybe but not best team
2 loss will never be BEST all time vs multiple 14-0 or 15-0 dominant teams of the past
From Rocky Stop - to Roast Duck - to BEVO steaks on the grill, Baby! Go Bucks!
Ohio state still has to prove it on the field. They look great right now but that can change based on performance in the future.
The 2014 Buckeyes have a claim. They finished their last four games with a 42-28 win over Michigan, a 59-0 win over #13 Wisconsin, a 42-35 win over #1 Alabama, and a 42-20 win over #2 Oregon to cap a 14-1 NC season. Their last three wins were with their QB3. They put a ton of guys in the NFL.
The 1968 team was my favorite. They beat SMU and Oregon to open the season, then Purdue 13-0, ranked #1 at the time, as well as #16 Michigan State 25-20, and finished with a 33-27 win over Iowa, a 50-14 thumping of #4 Michigan, and a convincing 27-16 win over #1 USC in which they held OJ Simpson to just 1 TD to complete a 10-0 season. The Rose Bowl win was more lopsided than the score would indicate as USC scored a TD with 45 seconds left.
@@adventureswithlils4331 Some would argue the best teams don't 'always' win ? Possible to be the best - just not for the entire season ?!?
Beck would have thrown multiple ints. Gunner played very well. ND is better.
Hopefully. But both teams are capable of out-Choking nd and texas.
Texas vs nd would be fine ig.
Alabama lost to Michigan the same way Ohio State did, in frame by frame super slow motion.
Cute story wheres michigans playoff game this year?
@@shelbysellers4810 I'm an Ohio State fan, I couldn't care less what Michigan is doing now. My point is, those two games were the most pitiful loses I've ever seen. I have never (in 58 years) seen a team do less than Michigan did in those two games, and win. Michigan had a combined 134 yards passing in 2 games.
@timalan7406 im not denying that. I said at the time it was the worst loss in program history. But why deny the run they are going on now? Let them see if they can fully eviscerate that loss with a natty. If I had fhe choice I'd take a natty any day over beating a mediocre michigan team this year.
@@shelbysellers4810 That's right!
If Georgia it's so bad how good can Texas be Georgia beat them twice
But they had the super tough and amazing Carson Beck in those games though 😂
Ah Finebaum the ultimate flip flopping analyst who doesnt know anything. I hope its Texas vs ND match up just to make him look bad again.
Sorry. It’s OSU vs Notre Dame. Go Bucks!
Texas would be the easier matchup for notre dame
ND...the only team that can take down #2 seed Georgia and still get disrespected
The only team that did in the playoffs but they had two loses I live so that’s incorrect
Paul just mentioned he thinks ND will win over Penn State. How is that disrespect??
just further proof the sec is still king, bc that’s all y’all talk about, if the conference was so bad it wouldn’t be the topic on every cfb show.
Sorry, with his Dad dying, I am understanding the Georgia coach not being on the top of his abilities. However, Georgia was in the same position as Florida State was last year.
Podcast should have been called the SEC is dead and we’re sad about it 😢
First finebaum said ND would beat penn st and now hes saying its gonna be ohio st penn st for the national championship? Which one is it paul?
He didn’t say they would win. Just that it could happen.
Other than You two, nobody is saying Arizona state was the better team, you can say that Texas almost gave it away, you should know better than that!
paul was WRONG about tOSU vs texas and hes wrong about penn,
Wait? Texas "skated by" ASU? 😂😂😂 They should have lost that game!!! C'mon man!
I am taking a stab here.. National Championship Game, OSU VS PENN STATE
Maybe it pays to lose the coin toss..for the buckeyes..take the ball first, and its of to the races...the last 2 games...they deferred against TTUN and got beat
This is how delusional Paul Finebaum is; Mercer, Kent State, Louisiana Monroe and even less teams regularly play SEC teams. Kent State even played Georgia close. But a Big Ten, ACC, Big 12 team is “scared” to play a SEC team. Come on lol! SEC delusion.
Oh I see, the reason Georgia isn't good is because they had the unfortunate circumstance of playing in the super tough, tougher than all, SEC championship game and lost carson beck 😂. Always excuses related to how hard it is to play in the SEC. Sure.
The big 10 has went back to smash mouth football. This triple option shotgun every down offense works but has had its day. Smash mouth football limits the other teams possessions and wears down the defense. If any of the SEC teams played in the Big 10 they would find out. Bottom line SEC plays finesse football.
When there is a 2-4 team final they only have to make it through 1-2 games. The cold north doesn’t forgive or forget and neither does 6-7 minute drives and keeping a defense on the field.
Ohio State has out spent everyone, since Urban Meyer was there, except for Georgia and Alabama. These three teams should win every year. Now everything has changed. This is why Nick Saban retired.
Oregon and Texas both outspent Ohio State this year. Bama and Georgia aren’t far behind. Michigan just spent 12 million for one player
You’re dumb. When you’re Ohio State, Georgia, or Bama you don’t have to outspend anyone, they are legendary programs.
Ok and they are usually the top 3 or 4 team. Your point?
Before NIL Deals Ohio State kept top tier talent
@@JauronDaniels they still do what are you saying. Look how many seniors came back to make a run. Many could have gone pro last year
eSECpn is a joke, if it wasn't for football contracts they'd be out of business
Saban quit cause he knew the playoffs were expanding so he wouldn't be able to glut talent anymore. He would actually have to coach. With even talent he doesn't do well. Michigan State and NFL.
O-H
I-O!!!!!!
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This coming from pencil-necked SEC homer has got to hurt 😂
Laughing , another sad SEC team goes down. Maybe Georgia, Tennessee, Alabama, South Carolina. Texas was lucky winning against Arizona State
Penn State
Hey, my SEC sycophant! How does it feel now that all teams could pay their players! You dominant of the SEC is long gone chrome down! I could say, chrome gnome, because I have one myself! You guys need bear Bryant again
The said part about you guys, NPSE paid 1 billion for sec rights and you guys are so one sided it's a shame. Only reason I watch your podcast is to comment and laugh because matt and Funbaum are not the 2 smartest guys in the room when it comes to college football. Pinata head to both of you. Long live life Big Ten.
😂, these guys just try an make something out of nothing. SEC is fine.
You dont think Muchigan or Ohio St payed players. They all pay players. Hell you cant win all the time. Ohio St won it with the Third string qb a few yrs ago.
The SEC is down this yr. Big deal. Theyre definitely not gonna be second fiddle to the others
Stop making excuses. Lol
Hahahah they were playing well
Carson beck is trash
OSU was crap 3 games ago. ND will beat them. Golden will heat Howard up and he 'll lose his poise . These talking heads dont understand fb.
I would take that bet sooooo fucking fast. Lets see if they get past PSU first ;)
Says the guy who obviously doesn't know college football. You are basing a team on a loss against a rivalry.
ND lost to NORTHERN ILLINOIS. Your whole argument is invalid. ND hand picks their entire cupcake schedule every year. Yall beat a battered and very flawed Georgia team and lose your minds.
Nobody likes to see Ohio State win.
Who the hell is your team? Strap on a pair and speak out! Go Bucks💥
@ Go Irish! Go home Buckeyes. Everyone is routing against you😂
@@christiantuairau4205 I think you mean “rooting against” not “routing” or maybe they can’t spell at ND?
Nothing new. OHIOSTATE AGAINST THE WORLD. That's how we love it.
I'm somebody and I root not route for THE scarlet and grey!