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 mocked Matt Rhule prior to the 2024/25 college football season. However, the head coach at Nebraska got the last laugh after Ohio State won

Finebaum, who has openly admitted that the Big Ten's time has finally arrived in the wake of back-to-back seasons without an SEC national champion, said the loss to the Wolverines was critical for Day and the team to have a complete reassessment.

ESPN analyst Paul Finebaum discussed the first-ever 12-team College Football Playoff following Ohio State 's 34-23 victory over Notre Dame. After the Buckeyes were crowned the national champions, Finebaum gave credit to Ohio State head coach Ryan Day for a job well done.

Paul Finebaum has never been one to shy away from bold statements, especially when it comes to defending the SEC's dominance in college football. But even the

ESPN's Paul Finebaum had a similar take during "First Take" on Wednesday. The college football pundit claimed the Fighting Irish were arrogant for not joining a conference.

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.

After Ohio State won the national championship on Monday SEC Network host Paul Finebaum admitted that the Big Ten is the top conference in college football.

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.

Ohio State’s National Championship win over Notre Dame marked the second straight title that the Big Ten has taken home in college football. The Buckeyes put together a strong run over the last four games after losing their final regular season game against Michigan.