Story byZain BandoFri, January 16, 2026 at 8:52 PM UTC·2 min readPaul Finebaum adds unique perspective about Indiana-Miami CFP title game vs. NFL playoffs originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. ESPN and SEC Network analyst Paul Finebaum says he's tired of the bells and whistles leading up to the national championship game between the Indiana Hoosiers and Miami Hurricanes Monday night. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementWhen the game officially kicks off, as Indiana tries for its first national title and the completion of an undefeated season, while the Hurricanes try to regain ground as the ACC's best team (despite not winning the league title), it's business as usual for all involved. Finebaum sees that, but also understands the NFL still remains king, as four teams will become two by the end of the weekend, with a college football title game still to be played.“It will be a cute story, and it will get some attention on Tuesday morning map, but it really won’t get that much," Finebaum said on "The Matt Barrie Show." "It’s all about what’s next in the NFC, AFC Championship games.”More:Transfer portal winners & losers: Lane Kiffin boosts LSU with Sam Leavitt; Texas Tech, Indiana reloadAdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementSticking strictly to the gridiron, though, Finebaum said in a recent "SportsCenter" hit, there is reason to suggest the Hoosiers are one of the best single-season teams ever should they go unbeaten.“They have a chance to be among the very best, and a week from today, we may declare them that,” Finebaum said.