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Manziel says his 24-yard TD pass in the fourth quarter of a 29-24 upset of then-No. 1 Alabama is one of the highlights of the season for him. (Vasha Hunt/al.com)

Radio personality Paul Finebaum is still off the air until his new ESPN Radio show debuts in August, but the noted college football pundit is still making waves with his comments.

During an interview with Scott Van Pelt on Monday, Finebaum gave his thoughts on the upcoming showdown between Alabama and Texas A&M this fall.

"I think Alabama is going to win that game and I think they'll win it easily,

Finebaum said. "That doesn't make A&M a bad program. I mean they're in the top five in the country and Manziel is certainly on everyone's list to repeat, although we both know he won't."

"Even though it's a revenge game for Alabama, I think the pressure's on A&M. They're still newbies with all this fame and fortune and I think there's just going to be too much pressure."

"This is the biggest game maybe in Texas A&M history and I just don't think they're quite there yet in spite of everything they did last year."

Finebaum also discussed Texas A&M quarterback Johnny Manziel and the recent controversy surrounding his off-field activities and social media presence.

"I think he's had a train wreck of an offseason, and I know some people think that maybe is a little harsh because there are mitigating circumstances. But I just don't like anything I've seen. I think it's trending toward, I wouldn't call it a disastrous fall but I think he's going to have problems."