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Paul Finebaum: CFP loss could send prominent head coach to Michigan

For ESPN's Paul Finebaum and the other college football media, the Michigan coaching job seems to be the great quandry of the offseason. The unusual circumstances surrounding Sherrone Moore's departure certainly merited the different timing that the job has.

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Paul Finebaum Encourages Michigan Wolverines to Hire Kalen DeBoer as 2026 Coach

The Michigan Wolverines are in a bit of a predicament as they are searching for a new head coach following the firing earlier this week of Sherrone Moore.

College Football News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / December 12

Paul Finebaum pushes CFP coach toward Michigan job if first-round exit happens

There have been two names that have been really linked to Michigan's head coach vacancy: Washington's Jedd Fisch and Alabama's Kalen DeBoer. For Fisch he coached at Michigan under Jim Harbaugh and has a past with the Wolverines.

College Football News / The Spun / December 12

Paul Finebaum Urges Kalen DeBoer To Consider Michigan Job

ESPN personality Paul Finebaum had a surprising take on all the rumors surrounding Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer and Michigan's head coaching vacancy.

College Football News / CFB-HQ on SI / December 11

Paul Finebaum reveals instant reaction to Michigan firing head coach Sherrone Moore

Michigan terminated head coach Sherrone Moore on Wednesday after an internal probe found "credible evidence" he engaged in an inappropriate relationship with a staff member, a decision the school said violated university policy and warranted dismissal with cause.

College Football News / Ole Miss Rebels on SI / December 11

Paul Finebaum Calls Out Nick Saban For His Thoughts On Lane Kiffin's Move to LSU

In an unprecedented decision, Lane Kiffin made the move to depart the Ole Miss Rebels amid a College Football Playoff run for the head coaching job with the LSU Tigers.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / December 11

Paul Finebaum dropped an absolutely terrible take about Josh Heupel and Tennessee following the reported hiring of Jim Knowles

The Tennessee Vols are reportedly hiring Jim Knowles as the program's new defensive coordinator. Knowles served as Ohio State's defensive coordinator from 2022 to 2024.

Paul Finebaum News / AL.com / December 10

PAUL FINEBAUM predicts Alabama's future! ⏳ The top college football coach he calls ANNOYING

College Football News / Athlon Sports / December 10

Paul Finebaum Gives Honest Opinion Of Sherrone Moore After Firing

The 2025 college football coaching carousel has been remarkable. Several major programs have opened up, including the Florida Gators, LSU Tigers, Penn State Nittany Lions, Ole Miss Rebels and Auburn Tigers.

College Football News / LSU Tigers on SI / December 10

Paul Finebaum Predicts Lane Kiffin's Future Move Amid Decision to Join LSU Football

Lane Kiffin and the LSU Tigers continue navigating the early phases of his tenure in Baton Rouge after being hired by the university on Nov. 30. In an unprecedented move, Kiffin made the decision to depart the Ole Miss Rebels amid a College Football Playoff run for the opportunity to become the next head coach of the LSU Tigers.

College Football News / The Spun / December 10

ESPN's Paul Finebaum Gives Rare Criticism Of 'College GameDay' Star

Contrary to popular belief, Paul Finebaum still has a strong relationship with ESPN and isn't trying to upset the applecart if he doesn't have to. Nevertheless, the "voice of the SEC" had a rare criticism to levy at one key person on the ESPN College GameDay panel.

LSU Tigers News / A to Z Sports / December 10

Paul Finebaum just angered fans in Baton Rouge with his comments about the LSU Tigers and Lane Kiffin

ESPN's Paul Finebaum is at it again, and this time it's LSU Tigers fans that aren't thrilled with the prince of hot takes. Finebaum, a TV/radio personality who has devolved into one of the most negative voices in college football, appeared on The Dan Patrick Show this week and suggested that Kiffin won't be at LSU longterm.

NFL News / CFB-HQ on SI / December 9

Paul Finebaum urges to cut specific programs from College Football Playoff

The final College Football Playoff bracket delivered a historic first for the sport on Sunday with the inclusion of two Group of Five programs in the 12-team field.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Yardbarker / December 8

Paul Finebaum rips Notre Dame's reaction to missing CFP: 'Quite frankly embarrassing'

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish won't be in the College Football Playoff. This is even though Marcus Freeman's team finished 10-2 while riding a 10-game winning streak.

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LSU Tigers News / LSU Tigers on SI / December 4

Paul Finebaum Believes Lane Kiffin Should Hire This LSU Football Icon to Assist Him

LSU head coach Lane Kiffin has started assembling his staff in Baton Rouge after signing multiple assistants to term sheets this week. The new shot-caller in the Bayou State has brought in over a handful of coaches from Ole Miss after making the move to LSU last Sunday - including coveted offensive coordinator Charlie Weis Jr.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / December 3