Hook'em Headlines
Fansided

Paul Finebaum putting unnecessary pressure on Texas to take down Ohio State

ESPN football analyst Paul Finebaum continues to tack on pressure as the Texas Longhorns prepare for their Week 1 game against the Ohio State Buckeyes.
BySam Fariss|
Oct 18, 2017; Nashville, TN, USA; Television and radio personality Paul Finebaum does a live report from SEC Media Day.
Oct 18, 2017; Nashville, TN, USA; Television and radio personality Paul Finebaum does a live report from SEC Media Day. | Christopher Hanewinckel-Imagn Images

Once again, ESPN's Paul Finebaum is increasing the pressure on the Texas Longhorns' upcoming season.

From hyping up first-year starting quarterback Arch Manning to placing unbelievable expectations on the Horns' first game of the year, he continues to make the temperature in the room rise.

Most recently, Finebaum went a step further in regards to his prediction for Texas's Week 1 matchup against the defending National Champions, the Ohio State Buckeyes. He had already proudly shared that he believed the Longhorns would beat the Buckeyes.

Now, Finebaum has said that he doesn't think the game will be anywhere near a real contest, and Texas will fly home with a blowout victory in its back pocket.

"These two teams met in January in the Cotton Bowl and Texas fell in that game, but the teams are different," Finebaum said. "I really don't even think this game is going to be close... I think Texas's roster is better, and I think Ohio State is going to be hungover from last year."

Finebaum also pointed out that the Buckeyes are heading into the season with two new coordinators on the staff, including Matt Patricia as the new defensive coordinator and Brian Hartline being promoted to offensive coordinator.

When he referred to Texas's loss to Ohio State in January, he was talking about the heartbreak that the Horns suffered in the College Football Playoff semifinals, failing to convert on a fourth-down attempt and eventually losing 28-14, as the Buckeyes moved on to defeat Notre Dame in the title game.

Finebaum highlighted that both teams are drastically different, with new starting quarterbacks, new skill position players, and new motivation for the upcoming season: Texas is hungrier than ever for that National Championship, and Ohio State is looking to defend its title.

The Longhorns and the Buckeyes are scheduled to kick off at 11 a.m. CT on Saturday, Aug. 30, with the game broadcast on FOX. Before kick off, ESPN's College GameDay will be in town and feature Lee Corso's last-ever headgear selection.

Home/Texas Football