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.

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.

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 .

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.

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.

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.

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

Nebraska coach Matt Rhule dug up an old beef with Paul Finebaum and buried the ESPN host in light of Ohio State's national title.

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