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Paul Finebaum Hints At Premier College Football Coach Being Fired with Poor Season

The 2025 college football season presents significant pressure for top coaches. Another disappointing season could result in them seeking new jobs. One of the coaches in question is Brent Venables, who is the head coach of the Oklahoma Sooners.

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Paul Finebaum: Clemson a Better SEC Choice Than FSU

The whispers of ACC teams eyeing greener pastures are growing louder, with Clemson and Florida State at the forefront of realignment speculation. But in a move that will send shockwaves through both fanbases, ESPN's Paul Finebaum has declared a surprising new preference: Clemson would be a better pick for the SEC than Florida State!

College Football News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / July 29

Prominent Analyst Makes Bold Claim on UNC's Future

A prominent SEC analyst believes the latest North Carolina realignment rumors are more than just speculation—they’re a sign of growing unrest within the ACC.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / July 28

Paul Finebaum Names Historic SEC Program He Has 'No Earthly Idea' About

The 2025 college football offseason has left many decisions unresolved on the football field. Several teams are hopeful, but until the season begins, it remains unclear if those hopes will materialize.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / July 28

Paul Finebaum Emphatically Declares SEC Program as 'One of the Best Teams in the Country'

The 2025 college football offseason has been full of intriguing storylines. Some of the key narratives include coaches facing pressure to perform, legendary

College Football News / Athlon Sports / July 28

Paul Finebaum Names College Football Powerhouse That's 'Slightly Better than Average'

The 2024 college football season was disappointing for many top programs, following a strong 2023 season. The Michigan Wolverines experienced a truly remarkable 2023 season, finishing 15-0 and winning their first national championship since 1997.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / July 28

Paul Finebaum Names Struggling College Football Powerhouse In Line for a 'Big-Time Year'

Fall practices for the 2025 college football season will begin this week, as we are about a month away from Week 1 starting. This season brings renewed hope from some of the top programs in the sport, eager to move past a disappointing 2024 season and achieve a strong resurgence in 2025.

College Football News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / July 27

Paul Finebaum debates if Sherrone Moore can lead Michigan back to the CFP

One of Sherrone Moore's quotes that took off from Big Ten Media Days was about roadblocks. "We go by this theory: don't let a speed bump become a roadblock," Moore said.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / July 26

ESPN Critics Mike Greenberg, Paul Finebaum Heap Praise on Dabo Swinney's 'AMAZING Loyalty'

In a college football world increasingly defined by transactional relationships and a revolving door of player movement, two of ESPN's most prominent voices,

College Football News / Athlon Sports / July 25

Paul Finebaum Calls $110 Million College Football Coach ‘Fraudulent’

Despite having gone 7-6 during their first season competing in the SEC, the Oklahoma Sooners should be counting their lucky stars that Lincoln Riley is instead with the USC Trojans.

Clemson Tigers News / Clemson Tigers on SI / July 25

ESPN's Paul Finebaum, Mike Greenberg Sing Praises of Dabo Swinney's Loyalty

Last week at Clemson Tigers media day, head coach Dabo Swinney explained why he didn't think the external noise would negatively affect quarterback Cade Klubnik, who is getting talked about as a possible No.

College Football News / Heartland College Sports / July 25

Belichick’s Move to UNC Called Risky by ESPN’s Paul Finebaum

ESPN personality Paul Finebaum delivered a blunt assessment of Bill Belichick’s decision to join North Carolina, warning that the legendary coach may be risking his legacy in front of a national audience.

College Football News / CFB-HQ on SI / July 25

Bill Belichick 'trying to impress his girlfriend' with North Carolina job, Paul Finebaum says

Bill Belichick patrolling the sideline of a college football team is one of the sport’s most interesting stories as the eight-time Super Bowl champion takes over at North Carolina.

Paul Finebaum News / Auburn Tigers on SI / July 25

ESPN's Paul Finebaum Issues Warning to Auburn Tigers ahead of Season Opener

While no team can be taken for granted, Auburn Tigers fans optimistic for 2025 take a look at their season opener at Baylor and chalk up a win. However, the Bears are coming off an 8-5 season and cannot be taken lightly in the August heat of Waco, Texas, even at night.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / July 25

Paul Finebaum Backs Marcus Freeman and Notre Dame for Big 2025 Season

Notre Dame football has a ship full of bandwagon fans for this season, and you can add ESPN College Football Insider Paul Finebaum to the list. His reasoning isn't because of Notre Dame's roster, but rather its head coach.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / July 24

Paul Finebaum Makes College Football National Championship Prediction

Well that's one way to put a massive amount of pressure on an inexperienced quarterback. Earlier this week, ESPN's Paul Finebaum and Heather Dinich discussed which teams could realistically win the national championship in 2025.

SMU Mustangs News / Yardbarker / July 23

Journalist goes off on SMU HC Rhett Lashlee after SEC remarks

The trash-talking has already begun with the college football season rapidly approaching.

SMU coach Rhett Lashlee calls SEC a 'top-heavy' league

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USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / July 22

Paul Finebaum Goes After USC Trojans' Lincoln Riley Again Before Big Ten Media Days

ESPN analyst Paul Finebaum didn’t hold back in a recent unprompted tirade against USC Trojans coach Lincoln Riley. Speaking on the Dari Nowkhah Show on Tuesday, Finebaum slammed Riley’s performance over the last two seasons at USC and questioned the Trojans coach’s impact despite his success at Oklahoma.

Mississippi State Bulldogs News / Mississippi State Bulldogs on SI / July 22

Are Mississippi State fans really this denomination of SEC congregation?

STARKVILLE, Miss. — The first week after SEC Media Days opened Monday with a surprise edition of SEC Shorts, and comedian Matt Mitchell, creator of SEC Roll Call, stopped by The Paul Finebaum Show on SEC Network to complete the comedic doubleheader.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / July 21

Paul Finebaum Picks Texas Longhorns as National Champs, Bashes Big Ten Favorite

Texas is heading into the 2025 season with national championship hopes after losing in the college football playoff semifinal in back-to-back seasons. With a talented roster and a new starting quarterback in Arch Manning, one ESPN analyst believes the Longhorns are clear favorites to win the title.

Paul Finebaum Believes Big 12 School is Biggest Game of the Year for Auburn

On today’s episode of McElroy and Cubelic in the Morning, ESPN icon Paul Finebaum had a rare moment of unease when he labeled Auburn’s opener against Baylor “the biggest game of the year” for the Tigers.

College Football News / CFB-HQ on SI / July 17

Paul Finebaum makes his pick for the best team in college football clear

We’re getting closer to the 2025 college football season as preseason magazines hit the shelves and experts are looking to determine what might be the No.

Paul Finebaum News / College Football News / July 16

Paul Finebaum Shoots Down Tennessee Football Playoff Hopes at SEC Media Days

Paul Finebaum isn’t buying the Tennessee hype heading into the 2025 college football season. Appearing on SEC Network during SEC Media Days on Wednesday, the longtime college football analyst was asked if the Volunteers will return to the College Football Playoff this season. His response left little room for interpretation.

College Football News / Florida State Seminoles on SI / July 16

Paul Finebaum blasts FSU ahead of Alabama football season opener

There are a little under six weeks remaining until the Alabama Crimson Tide travel to Tallahassee, Florida, to kick off the first game of a home-and-home series against the Florida State Seminoles on August 30.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Yardbarker / July 14

Is analyst's criticism of Penn State's schedule justified?

The longtime college football analyst criticized the Nittany Lions for their non-conference slate, describing it as an embarrassment to a Big Ten program.

How Syracuse flipped three-star OT recruit from Penn State

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College Football News / Larry Brown Sports / July 14