Paul Finebaum (born July 26, 1955) is an American sports author, former columnist, and television-radio personality. His primary focus is sports in the Southeast United States.

1 day ago · ESPN commentator Paul Finebaum is owning up to one of the most infamous misfires of the 2025 college football season. With the national championship game between the Indiana Hoosiers …

After Indiana football completed a 16-0 season, Paul Finebaum issued an apology to coach Curt Cignetti. The ESPN host called his analysis a failure and labeled the Hoosiers' run the greatest story ...

Dec 2, 2025 · Paul Finebaum officially rules out a U.S. Senate run, ending weeks of speculation and reaffirming his commitment to college football broadcasting.

Dec 3, 2025 · Longtime ESPN columnist Paul Finebaum told CBS News that newly minted Louisiana State University football coach Lane Kiffin is at least part of the reason he opted not to run for Senate.

3 days ago · Paul Finebaum downplayed Indiana’s win, calling it "a cute story" with little attention. Fans criticized Finebaum and celebrated the Big Ten’s third consecutive national championship.

Oct 6, 2025 · Paul Finebaum has been removed from all ESPN appearances by parent company Disney.

Oct 6, 2025 · Disney has reportedly pulled college football analyst Paul Finebaum off the air.

3 days ago · Paul Finebaum says SEC fall off is a billionaire problem College football analyst Paul Finebaum is noticing a paradigm shift in the game, that could be hurting the SEC conference.

Paul Finebaum provides his unique takes on the SEC and the world of college football.