"They would not be undefeated": Paul Finebaum takes subtle swipe at Indiana with his bold Alabama comparison

Veteran SEC analyst Paul Finebaum took a subtle swipe at the Indiana Hoosiers' unbeaten run. Finebaum said,

"I think Indiana is very dominant, they're extremely good but they've won (just) one big game against Oregon. I'll like to see them go through the gauntlet that Alabama has gone through in the last five weeks."

Finebaum continued,

"They would not be undefeated."

The Alabama Crimson Tide had one of the toughest schedules in football over the past five weeks. They defeated the Georgia Bulldogs, Vanderbilt Commodores, Missouri Tigers, Tennessee Volunteers, and South Carolina Gamecocks during the span. The first four wins were against ranked opponents, while the Gamecocks entered the matchup with a 3-4 record.

As for the Indiana Hoosiers, they pulled off wins over the Illinois Fighting Illini, Iowa Hawkeyes, Oregon Ducks, Michigan State Spartans, and UCLA Bruins. The Fighting Illini and Ducks were the ranked wins over the past five weeks.

Paul Finebaum gave Indiana some props, but he still believes that Alabama had the tougher stretch of games.

Indiana Hoosiers eyeing unbeaten season

The Indiana Hoosiers have been one of the most impressive teams in college football this season. The Curt Cignetti-coached side is 8-0, and is ranked No. 2 on the AP Poll.

The Hoosiers are four wins away from posting a flawless regular season and making their way to the college football playoffs as one of the nation's in-form programs. However, they'll have to navigate tricky fixtures against Maryland, Penn State, Wisconsin, and Purdue.

The Hoosiers' final games are against teams that have a lot at stake. Maryland is currently 4-3 and is vying for bowl game eligibility. Penn State entered the season with deep playoff aspirations, and they'll look to end the year on a positive note. Wisconsin and Purdue, too, would want to send off their fans with a statement win against a rampant Indiana side.

Furthermore, it's important to note that going unbeaten isn't a ticket to a long and productive playoff run. The Oregon Ducks went unbeaten last season but were soon eliminated by eventual national champions, the Ohio State Buckeyes.

Curt Cignetti will look to galvanize his troops to finish the campaign on a positive note. Then their attention will be focused on bringing a national championship to Indiana.

Edited by Nick Igbokwe