OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Ohio State’s win over Notre Dame in Monday’s College Football Playoff Championship game gave the Big Ten back-to-back national titles, and Matt Rhule an opportunity to clap back at a popular college football personality.

Paul Finebaum is still out on Ryan Day as the top coach in college football despite winning the national championship Monday night. Finebaum gave the Buckeyes’ coach his due, but he’s still a step below a certain someone in the SEC: Kirby Smart.

Paul Finebaum believes the result has proven the best team was left standing at the end of the first expanded 12-team Playoff.

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Ohio State’s win over Notre Dame in Monday’s College Football Playoff Championship game gave the Big Ten back-to-back national titles. It also gave Matt Rhule an opportunity to clap back at a popular college football personality.

Following the game, ESPN analyst Paul Finebaum spoke about the current state of college football. Finebaum was asked if the national title win cemented the Buckeyes' Ryan Day as the best head coach in college football. The ESPN analyst was quick to turn that down, while giving credit to Georgia Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart .

The SEC had a good run. The Big Ten has stepped up to the plate. That said, it’s going to take more than a two-year run to be considered the true kings of college football. But after winning the last two national championships, the conference is well on its way to running college football.

Matt Rhule had a little fun at Paul Finebaum's expense after the SEC Network host was forced to admit what everyone already knows.

ESPN college football analyst Paul Finebaum still believes the SEC has a bright future, despite being passed by the Big Ten.

With Ohio State winning the national championship over Notre Dame on Monday night, it’s now time to focus on the 12-team playoff for next season. In today’s Tuesdays With Gorney, Rivals national recruiting director Adam Gorney takes his shot to seed the 12 teams that will fill the College Football Playoff bracket next season.

Paul Finebaum still has the utmost respect for Georgia head football coach Kirby Smart's place on the sport's heirarchy.

Following Ohio State's title win over Notre Dame, we take a look at who has the best value to win the 2026 CFP national championship.