Paul Finebaum Names College Football’s “New Alabama”

Paul Finebaum believes Alabama is not the pinnacle of the school soccer class.

On Sunday morning’s SportsCenter (h/t Saturday Down South), the ESPN analyst stated former Crimson Tide coach Kirby Sensible has turned Georgia right into a comparable juggernaut. 

“In some ways, Georgia is the brand new Alabama,” Finebaum stated. “Why is that so? Nicely, for apparent causes. They appear like one of the best Alabama groups that Nick Saban had again perhaps a few years in the past when Kirby Sensible was his defensive coordinator.”

The Bulldogs sit atop the AP ballot after permitting 10 mixed factors by three lopsided victories. And it is not solely their protection dominating; Stetson Bennett has posted 952 passing yards, 5 touchdowns, and no picks.

Because of this, Finebaum sees no flaws within the defending nationwide champions.

“I’m not ruling Alabama out. They’re nonetheless an excellent workforce, however they’ve holes. They’ve deficiencies,” Finebaum continued. “Georgia doesn’t. They appear like the right workforce. They appear like you went right into a lab and put them collectively, and I understand it’s early.”

He expanded on Georgia pulverizing Oregon, which entered the season ranked No. 11 following the opening weekend’s 49-3 rout. The Geese have since scored 70 factors towards Jap Washington and earned a 41-20 victory over No. 12 BYU.

The Bulldogs then shut out Samford and almost did the identical to South Carolina earlier than the Gamecocks scored what Finebaum known as “a rubbish landing” within the closing minute of Saturday’s 48-7 trouncing.

Georgia can fulfill Finebaum’s prophecy by turning into the primary back-to-back champions since Alabama in 2011 and 2012.