Paul Finebaum Names Preseason Top-10 Team That Will Quickly Fall in Rankings
ESPN's Paul Finebaum is bullish that one current preseason top-10 team will fall victim to its brutal 2026 schedule.
ESPN college football analyst Paul Finebaum recently questioned Oklahoma's chances of finishing in the top 10 for the preseason rankings. Finebaum, known for his outspoken opinions, expressed concern that Oklahoma's challenging schedule would be a major factor in their decline in the rankings. He pointed out that Oklahoma's first game of the season against Michigan in the second week of the year, followed by games against Georgia and Texas, would be significant challenges.
Additionally, Finebaum highlighted the intense rivalry games against Texas and the heavy load of SEC opponents Oklahoma will face throughout the season. Despite Oklahoma's 10-3 record last year and a close berth to the College Football Playoff, Finebaum was skeptical about their ability to repeat that success given the steep hill they have to climb in 2026.
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