Finebaum’s harshest assessment centered on Harbaugh himself, calling the coach “a total fraud in everything he said,” going on to accuse him of portraying himself as a man of integrity while knowingly benefiting from controversial strategies.

College football personality Paul Finebaum didn't mince any words following the NCAA's release of Michigan's punishment for sign stealing scandal

So, with Michigan third in the College Football Playoff rankings at 9-0 and a title very much within the realm of possibility, it's fitting Finebaum thinks of that as a bad look for college football.

The Wolverines’ title was followed up by a second Big Ten crown, seized by the Ohio State Buckeyes and coach Ryan Day at the conclusion of the 2024-25 season. The two Big Ten powers’ back-to-back championships ended a streak of four straight titles from SEC schools Georgia, Alabama, and LSU.

ESPN personality Paul Finebaum hasn't shied away from sharing his mostly negative opinions on Michigan football this season. However, following the Wolverines' 27-20 overtime win vs. Alabama in ...

Finebaum compared Harbaugh to former President Donald Trump during his early years at Michigan in 2016 for his brash, headline-grabbing nature, and accused Harbaugh of cheating in 2017 when he ...

Despite this success, ESPN analyst Paul Finebaum has remained critical of Day. On “The Paul Finebaum Show,” the SEC Network commentator expressed doubts about Day’s ability to handle one particular game.

Paul Finebaum says the only reason the Big Ten wants to expand the CFP field is to add more mediocre Big Ten teams.