Paul Finebaum supports Curt Cignetti's Big Ten claims, critiques SEC
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 5:37 PM
Last updated Jul 31, 2026
At the 2026 Big Ten Media Days, Curt Cignetti praised the strength of the Big Ten, asserting it as the best conference in football. Paul Finebaum, a long-time SEC supporter, agreed with Cignetti, stating the SEC has not performed competitively in recent championships. He suggested SEC fans should refrain from boasting until the upcoming season proves their worth. The Big Ten has won the last three national titles and has shown increased talent in recent NFL Drafts as compared to the SEC.
- •Curt Cignetti declares Big Ten the best conference in football.
- •Paul Finebaum agrees, citing a decline in SEC's recent championship success.
- •The Big Ten's last three national titles highlight its current superiority.
- •Big Ten outperformed SEC in first-round NFL Draft picks in 2026.
- •Finebaum urges SEC supporters to wait for the upcoming season to prove themselves.
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"Curt Cignetti was just as bold as you’d expect of someone who led the Indiana Hoosiers to a national title in just his second season at the helm of the program at the 2026 Big Ten Media Days, making it clear where he believes the Big Ten stands as a conference in relation to the…
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