There are people who don't care for Illinois coach Bret Bielema. At the podium, he'll occasionally sneak in a ...

ESPN analyst makes bold prediction about a college quarterback's chances of winning the Heisman Trophy while taking a shot at ...

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Finebaum also made a blunt remark about his thoughts on Ohio State, whom the Texas Longhorns are scheduled to visit on opening weekend. "I don't think Ohio State is that good," Finebaum said.

Paul Finebaum believes Ohio State is overrated.A significant challenge for Ohio State is the loss of several key players from last season, including quarterback Will Howard. Ohio State is in the ...

Paul Finebaum has never hidden his admiration for Texas quarterback Arch Manning. Despite his limited on-field experience in the college ranks, Finebaum has continually spoken highly of the nephew to ...

Stephen A. Smith, ESPN's top-paid personality on their daily morning sports debate show "First Take," is on the fence about ...

While Finebaum was bullish on Clemson, fellow panelist Kevin Clark took a more measured stance. Clark stuck by his prediction from earlier this summer that LSU will walk into Death Valley and leave ...

Paul Finebaum was warned about former Tennessee player Grant Frerking’s financial scams so that he wouldn’t have him on his SEC Network show anymore.