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Paul Finebaum Names College Football Program He's 'Far More Impressed' With This Season Than Last

Key Points Indiana is 8–0 and ranked No. 2, its highest ranking ever. Paul Finebaum says he’s “far more impressed” with this year’s Hoosiers. Indiana already has two top-10 wins and a favorable remaining schedule.

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Paul Finebaum Names Major College Football Coach Whose Perception Has Taken a Negative Hit

Key Points Bill Belichick took over as North Carolina’s head coach after a legendary NFL career. The Tar Heels are 2–5 after a heartbreaking overtime loss to No.

College Football News / Ole Miss Rebels on SI / October 28

Paul Finebaum Thinks Ole Miss Football's Lane Kiffin Will Be 'Intrigued' By LSU Job

Brian Kelly and the LSU Tigers officially parted ways on Sunday night amid the program's 5-3 start to the 2025 season in Baton Rouge. Following a humiliating 49-25 loss to the Texas A&M Aggies in Week 9, the LSU administration pulled the plug on the "Kelly Era" with the program now in search of a new decision-maker in the Bayou State.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / October 27

Paul Finebaum Reveals If He Believes the Steve Sarkisian-NFL Rumor

Key Points A report linked Steve Sarkisian to potential NFL openings, including the Titans. Sarkisian and his agent denied the rumors, calling them “patently false.” Paul Finebaum says he believes there may still be truth behind the report.

Paul Finebaum Reveals One College Football Program That Can Reach the Playoff Without 10 Wins

Key Points Arch Manning’s first season as Texas’ starter has fallen short of expectations. The Longhorns dropped to No. 20 after early-season struggles.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / October 27

Paul Finebaum Names Major College Football Program That's 'in the Past'

Key Points Florida fired Billy Napier after a 3–4 start and four uneven seasons. Paul Finebaum says LSU is a “better job” than Florida right now. Florida’s program has “been devalued” after years of instability.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / October 27

Paul Finebaum Names College Football Coach Emerging To Replace Brian Kelly

Key Points LSU fired Brian Kelly after four seasons and a 34–14 record. Paul Finebaum says Lane Kiffin could be a top candidate for the LSU job. Kiffin’s $36.6 million buyout at Ole Miss could complicate a potential move.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / AL.com / October 27

Paul Finebaum on Kalen DeBoer and Alabama, calling the coaching job one of the best he’s ever seen

College Football News / Athlon Sports / October 27

Paul Finebaum Has Strong Words For Curt Cignetti, Indiana

The Indiana Hoosiers are the talk of the town right now. Curt Cignetti has guided his boys through eight unbeaten games. They are now firmly in discussions for both the Big Ten championship and the College Football Playoff.

College Football News / CFB-HQ on SI / October 27

Paul Finebaum names top college football head coaching job among LSU, Florida, Penn State

The coaching carousel in the SEC turned sharply this week when LSU fired Brian Kelly after a 49-25 home loss to Texas A&M. The move ended a four-year tenure and immediately sparked speculation about the Tigers’ next hire.

LSU Tigers News / LSU Tigers on SI / October 26

Paul Finebaum Lists Lane Kiffin As Possible Replacement for Brian Kelly, LSU Football

The LSU Tigers (5-3, 2-3 SEC) remain in headlines for all the wrong reasons after falling to the Texas A&M Aggies 49-25 on Saturday night in Baton Rouge.

College Football News / Ole Miss Rebels on SI / October 26

Paul Finebaum Considers Ole Miss Football's Lane Kiffin as Replacement for LSU Tigers

The Ole Miss Rebels (7-1, 4-1 SEC) continue stealing headlines in 2025 with Lane Kiffin's program taking America by storm with a hot start to the season.

LSU Tigers News / LSU Tigers on SI / October 24

Paul Finebaum Believes Brian Kelly, LSU Football Enter 'Must-Win' Against Texas A&M

Brian Kelly and the LSU Tigers enter "must-win" territory on Saturday night against the Texas A&M Aggies with the program looking to keep its College Football Playoff hopes alive.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / October 23

Paul Finebaum Names Major College Football Head Coach in Danger of Being Fired

Key Points LSU has fallen from No. 3 to No. 20 after losing two of its last three. Paul Finebaum said Brian Kelly’s relationship with LSU fans is “uncomfortable.” Kelly’s near-$52.4-million buyout makes any coaching change extremely costly.

College Football News / Ole Miss Rebels on SI / October 22

Paul Finebaum on the Florida Gators Job Opening: 'Keep Your Eyes on Lane Kiffin'

Ole Miss Rebels head coach Lane Kiffin continues stealing headlines this week with the recent news of Billy Napier being relieved of his duties with the Florida Gators.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / October 22

Paul Finebaum owns up to being 'stubborn' with his preseason hot takes on Georgia QB Gunner Stockton

ESPN and SEC Network’s Paul Finebaum doubted Kirby Smart’s Georgia Bulldogs and quarterback Gunner Stockton all summer long, but now he's ready to admit he was wrong.