ESPN's Paul Finebaum appears to have warmed up to the idea of the Big Ten being a premier football conference.

Under the leadership of Brent Venables, the Sooners entered a new era this season as they transitioned from the Big 12 to the SEC. Venables was hired in 2022 after Lincoln Riley left for the USC Trojans, with the goal of preparing the Sooners for this move. However, for the second time in his three seasons, Oklahoma finished with a losing record.

The Big Ten and SEC have played five head-to-head games during Bowl Season. The Big Ten is 4-1 in those contests, the only loss being Iowa ‘s 27-24 Music City Bowl loss to Missouri. The conference also boasts two CFP Semifinal participants ( Ohio State, Penn State) to the SEC’s one ( Texas ).

Paul Finebaum has never been one to shy away from bold takes, especially when it comes to the fate of the SEC. With his knack for stirring the pot, the ESPN an

The Kentucky Wildcats finished the season 4-8, marking their worst performance since 2013, head coach Mark Stoops' first year. The team wrapped up the season by losing six of their last seven games and has not defeated an FBS opponent since their win against Ole Miss on Sept. 28, 2024, with a score of 20-17.

Paul Finebaum believes the College Football Playoff has been 'amazing' so far as we head into this week's semifinal showdowns.

Paul Finebaum compared current conversations around Georgia to another SEC powerhouse with high expectations. On Monday's McElroy and Cubelic in the Morning, Finebaum addressed a perception that the SEC is no longer a dominant entity.