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Finebaum once again can't resist taking pot shots at Penn State

Paul Finebaum gave Penn State football its accolades by saying its the best team in the Big Ten, but he has endless gripes with head coach James Franklin and his ability to win big games.

On Wednesday's episode on SportsCenter, Finebaum was asked to bury a team's chances of winning the College Football Playoff title.

His first answer? Defending national champion Ohio State.

Finebaum said the Buckeyes lost too much from last season regardless of the returning pieces they have. The details of their 2025 team aren't as sharp as they were in 2024, and he believes that'll kill their chances of being two-time consecutive champions.