Is the SEC Officially BROKE?! Nick Saban and Paul Finebaum Sound the Alarm
Is the SEC Officially BROKE?! Nick Saban and Paul Finebaum Sound the Alarm  
Podcast: Menace2Sports with Zach Smith
Published On: Wed Jan 21 2026
Description: 🔥 Is the SEC OFFICIALLY BROKE?! Paul Finebaum Sounds the Alarm — Does the Big Ten Have the NIL Edge According to Nick Saban? THE BALANCE OF POWER IN COLLEGE FOOTBALL MAY BE SHIFTING. Shocking comments from Paul Finebaum and Nick Saban have ignited a massive debate across the sport: 👉 Is the SEC officially falling behind financially? 👉 Does the Big Ten now have a REAL NIL advantage over the SEC? Finebaum has publicly questioned whether SEC programs can keep up in the new NIL era, while Nick Saban has hinted that Big Ten schools may now hold the upper hand when it comes to resources, organization, and long-term sustainability. Today, we break down what these comments REALLY mean — and whether college football's longtime king is losing its grip. 🔥 LIVE Show Topics: Paul Finebaum's comments suggesting the SEC is financially strained What "broke" actually means in the NIL era Nick Saban's remarks on Big Ten NIL structure and advantages How Ohio State, Michigan, Oregon, and Penn State compare to SEC powers Why Big Ten collectives may be more organized and sustainable SEC vs Big Ten: revenue models, donor behavior, and NIL fatigue Which conference is better positioned for the future of college football How this impacts recruiting, the transfer portal, and national titles LIVE chat reactions, fan debates & real-time NIL discussion This may be the biggest off-field storyline in college football right now, and its implications could reshape the sport for the next decade. 💬 JOIN THE LIVE CHAT: Is the SEC really falling behind? Does the Big Ten now control the NIL era? We'll react LIVE to your best takes! 👍 LIKE & FOLLOW to boost this show in Rumble's algorithm 🔁 SHARE with SEC and Big Ten fans 🔥 SUBSCRIBE for daily college football news, NIL breakdowns & live shows SEC Football • Big Ten Football • NIL Era • Paul Finebaum • Nick Saban • College Football Live Show • Menace2Sports TO ADVERTISE ON THIS PODCAST PLEASE EMAIL: ad-sales@libsyn.com or go to https://advertising.libsyn.com VIP Subscribers: https://menace2sports.com/ - Coach's Film Room, Bourbon & Ball, and MORE! - Exclusive Content, Shows and Videos - Exclusive Call-In Ability for Live Shows - Starting at $10 a month! MIDWEST MENACE ELITE – Check out our 7-on-7 team https://www.facebook.com/share/1ZrEztQbsb/?mibextid=wwXIfr AWAKEN 180 WEIGHTLOSS – Weightloss Made Easy Proven results: Lose 4–5 lbs weekly. No hunger, no complicated diets—just real results. ROCKET MONEY https://www.rocketmoney.com/menace Cancel unwanted subscriptions and save HUNDREDS Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with LUCY for your nicotine pouches! https://www.lucy.co/menace ROBINHOOD – Trade Every Play with Robinhood https://robinhood.com/us/en/ Download the Robinhood App today AMINOCORE LABS – Unleashing Amino Excellence https://aminocorelabs.com/ Get 15% Off Your First Order with CODE: Menace15 GET A BOX – Get Rid of Cable TV and Unlock Every Channel Available https://getabox.com/menace Use Code "MENACE" for $25 OFF Any Box For the FULL Landscape of College Football, tune in: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/menace2sports-with-zach-smith/id1464558838 Follow our show on social media: Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@menace2sports Twitter: https://twitter.com/Menace2Sports Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/menace2sports/ Undisputed Best Sports Handicapping Tool in the WORLD: GAMBLER'S TIER menace2sports.com/pages/subscribe Ohio State Football is one of the most successful college football programs in history. With a total of 9 National Championships, the Buckeyes have established themselves as a powerhouse in the NCAA. Led by head coach Ryan Day, Ohio State has become known for its hard-hitting, aggressive defense and a high-octane offensive attack. While their recent success has been rooted in their strong recruiting class and their 2014 national championship, the program has a long and storied history in the college football world. On any given Saturday, the OSU faithful can be found inside the famous Ohio Stadium cheering on the scarlet and gray. Regardless of the opponent, each game brings out the passion and excitement that Ohio State fans are so well known for. Follow the Buckeyes and join the Buckeye Nation in their quest to reach another championship. Go Bucks!