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Paul Finebaum Eyes Senate Run After College Football Season

11/14/2025

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ESPN's Paul Finebaum is close to leaving the network to pursue a political career, aiming for the U.S. Senate.
The assassination of activist Charlie Kirk deeply affected him.
Finebaum, a registered Republican, plans to wait until after the college football season to decide.
Senator Tommy Tuberville is vacating his seat to run for governor, creating an opening.
Bruce Pearl, the former Auburn basketball coach, says he will not run.

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Story summary

ESPN's Paul Finebaum is close to leaving the network to pursue a political career, aiming for the U.S. Senate.
The assassination of activist Charlie Kirk deeply affected him.
Finebaum, a registered Republican, plans to wait until after the college football season to decide.
Senator Tommy Tuberville is vacating his seat to run for governor, creating an opening.
Bruce Pearl, the former Auburn basketball coach, says he will not run.