WWE Legend Ric Flair Calls ESPN Analyst Finebaum Incompetent After Ohio State Win

WWE legend Ric Flair has publicly criticized ESPN analyst Paul Finebaum following Finebaum's confident prediction that the Texas Longhorns would decisively defeat Ohio State in their 2025 season opener. Ohio State, the defending national champion, won the game 14-7, contradicting Finebaum's forecast and prompting Flair to call Finebaum the "most absurd and incompetent analyst in all of college football" on social media. Flair also condemned Finebaum's prior criticism of former Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh, who Flair noted may now win a Super Bowl, contrasting Finebaum's earlier negative remarks. Finebaum had argued that Texas had a better roster and that Ohio State would struggle due to a new quarterback and coordinators, but Ohio State's defense held strong and the Buckeyes secured the victory. Flair demanded that ESPN expel Finebaum, citing his poor analysis and urging him to find another profession. The backlash from Flair, who commands a large following, reflects broader dissatisfaction with Finebaum's recent college football commentary.