Paul Finebaum is all in on the Tennessee, citing coach Josh Heupel as the premier play-caller in America, after the Volunteers destroyed LSU 40-13.

The SEC Network analyst joined ESPN’s “SportsCenter” on Sunday to recap Saturday college football action.

“You alluded to (Tennessee quarterback) Hendon Hooker — he’s the key to everything, and so is Josh Heupel, who I think has established himself as the premier play caller in America,” Finebaum said. “They have such a fast-break offense that it stifles teams, especially when they’re on the road, and they take the crowd out of it.

“The Tennessee defense showed up yesterday, too, and that’s always been a concern, especially when they gave up a lead against Pittsburgh earlier in the year. And they started to crumble two weeks ago against Florida. But that did not happen against a Brian Kelly-coached team. It was an amazing statement win for Tennessee, but they have bigger fish to fry (against Alabama).”

Finebaum also ranked his top 4 teams for the week. He has Clemson at No. 4. “They have played very well.”

Last week’s No. 1 – Alabama – falls to No. 3.

“Alabama taking a fall, and it took an ending they will be talking about in College Station for a long time,” Finebaum explained. “Johnny Manziel, the most legendary Aggie ever, called the ending of the game ‘the worst play selection he’s ever seen.’ I’m sure (Texas A&M coach) Jimbo Fisher won’t be sending him Christmas cards.”

He has Georgia at No. 2.

“They looked good, but they were playing Auburn, which is the most listless team in America with Bryan Harsin maybe coaching his last game or two as the Auburn coach.”

Finebaum lists Ohio State as his top team.

Still all eyes will be on Knoxville next week as Alabama travels to play Tennessee where Las Vegas Insider has the Tide as a 14.5-point favorite.

“(It will be) the biggest game in Knoxville probably since the national championship season in 1998.”

Mark Heim is a sports reporter for The Alabama Media Group. Follow him on Twitter @Mark_Heim.