'Absolutely Sucks at Football': ESPN's Paul Finebaum Blasts Major Conference
Paul Finebaum said Oklahoma must respond now after the 17-10 loss, while the Big Ten’s early-season struggles continued with seven teams ranked in the AP top 25.
- On Saturday, analyst Paul Finebaum criticized the Big Ten following Oklahoma's 17-10 loss to the Michigan Wolverines, labeling the conference 'horrible' and stating the league 'absolutely sucks at football this year' on SEC Nation.
- The criticism follows a string of embarrassing results across the conference; Ohio State lost to Texas while Oregon suffered a stunning 39-31 defeat against Oklahoma State in Week 2.
- Finebaum admitted he spent the offseason claiming the Big Ten was the 'best conference,' but said teams 'go out there and lay an egg,' adding critics would be 'dancing on the Big Ten's grave.'
- Despite the criticism, the Big Ten maintains strength in rankings with seven programs in the AP top 25, led by 2-0 Indiana, though USC and Penn State remain untested through early season play.
- The Sooners must improve immediately to prevent the season from slipping away, as the loss to Michigan created significant doubt regarding their potential despite time remaining to turn things around.
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'Absolutely sucks at football': ESPN's Paul Finebaum blasts major conference
Paul Finebaum is known for being an SEC homer, but he was highly critical of the conference in January during the College Football Playoff. Later that month, Finebaum issued a mea culpa to the Big Ten after Indiana became the third straight program from the league to win the national championship. On Saturday, however, Finebaum…
‘They Are Horrible,’ ‘You Screwed Up Oklahoma’ — Paul Finebaum Slams Big Ten Conference After Earlier Sounding Alarm on SEC
Paul Finebaum ripped the Big Ten and Oklahoma after Michigan's 17-10 win, reversing the conference praise he offered throughout the offseason.
‘Absolutely sucks at football’: ESPN’s Paul Finebaum blasts major conference
Dec 7, 2024; Atlanta, GA, USA; ESPN announcer Paul Finebaum before the 2024 SEC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images Paul Finebaum is known for being an SEC homer, but he was highly critical of the conference in January during the College Football Playoff. Later that month, Finebaum issued a mea culpa to the Big Ten after Indiana became the third straight program from the league to win the nation…
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