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

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.

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.

Paul Finebaum certainly didn't want to do it, but the SEC Network host had to admit the Big Ten owns college football right now.

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 .

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

The Ohio State Buckeyes capped off a remarkable playoff run on Monday night by throttling Notre Dame. Their national title comes on the heels of one last year b

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.

"He has been fully vindicated," Finebaum said. "Yes, Michigan is important, losing four in a row. But winning the national championship trumps everything in the poker game of coll

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