Even though this season’s CFP is only in its second year in the 12-team era, the discussions around it are already louder than ever. Things worsen when such topics are covered by shows like First Take. One such moment had Paul Finebaum flipping out at one of the guests, but it didn’t go well for Mr. SEC.

Putting Paul Finebaum and Mad Dog Russo in the same studio is a guaranteed way to transform a straightforward CFP segment into a full-fledged stage show. “Are you okay with a three-loss team getting in?” was an innocent question that quickly escalated into Pauly taking off. Before Doggie had a chance to blink, Finebaum was talking about participation-trophy culture, what’s wrong with the nation, and why the NFL doesn’t give the Patriots an advantage over the Chiefs to be “fair.”

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