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Paul Finebaum Blasts Dabo Swinney’s Handling of Ole Miss Tampering Allegations

Clemson Tigers head coach Dabo Swinney drew national attention on Friday, hurling public accusations of tampering at Ole Miss and new head coach Pete Golding, both of whom were involved in poaching Clemson transfer Luke Ferrelli.

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Paul Finebaum bluntly calls out $115 million coach following 'tampering' allegations

College football rules seem made to be broken in the current day. But with an ongoing fracas about some purported tampering, that could all be changing.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / January 26

Finebaum Sounds off on Swinney’s Tampering Comments

Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney made headlines Friday when he ripped Ole Miss and head coach Pete Golding for “blatantly” tampering with linebacker Luke Ferrelli.

College Football News / Gridiron Heroics / January 22

‘Epic Failure on My Part’: Paul Finebaum Admits Epic Failure in Judging Indiana and Cignetti

ESPN commentator Paul Finebaum has publicly acknowledged one of his worst takes of the season. The longtime SEC advocate admitted Wednesday that his repeated criticism of Indiana and head coach Curt Cignetti was wrong.

Indiana Hoosiers News / Indiana Hoosiers on SI / January 21

Paul Finebaum Apologizes For Awful Indiana Football Takes

Even after Curt Cignetti led Indiana to a No. 2 national ranking following a 10-point win at No. 3 Oregon, ESPN college football analyst Paul Finebaum remained in denial.

College Football News / LSU Tigers on SI / January 21

Paul Finebaum Reveals Rave Review for LSU Football's Portal Class Under Lane Kiffin

Lane Kiffin has quickly rejuvenated the LSU Tigers across his first 50 days in Baton Rouge with the program reaping the benefits of his efforts already.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / January 21

Paul Finebaum Is Back At It With His Bold Texas Longhorns Predictions

After Indiana stunned the college football world Monday with a remarkable turnaround that ended in a national championship, attention has already shifted toward next season.

College Football News / Larry Brown Sports / January 21

Paul Finebaum's old Curt Cignetti claim draws Lane Kiffin's reaction

Now that the Indiana Hoosiers are the kings of the college football world, it’s a great time to pull the receipts on their doubters.

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The SEC Is Crying Poor After Indiana's National Championship

Fresh off of seeing his beloved SEC teams get humbled in the College Football Playoff for a third year in a row, ESPN's Paul Finebaum believes the SEC has a new problem keeping them from reaching the top of the mountain: They need more money.

College Football News / The Spun / January 20

Paul Finebaum's October Comment On Curt Cignetti Is Laughable

College football fans are spinning the block on Paul Finebaum's comments from October of last year when he remained skeptical of Indiana and Curt Cignetti's success.

College Football News / The Spun / January 20

Paul Finebaum Names Two National Title Favorites For 2026-27

Paul Finebaum is expecting a return to the status quo atop the college football hierarchy next season. Indiana concluded a shocking 16-0 season with a College Football Playoff National Championship Game victory over No.

College Football News / CFB-HQ on SI / January 20

Paul Finebaum under fire after Curt Cignetti, Indiana comments resurface

ESPN college football analyst Paul Finebaum has never been shy about firing off an unfiltered take that he knows will ruffle some feathers. With that being said, the perceived SEC homer is taking some major heat for a stance that he took on Indiana's Curt Cignetti back in October.

Matt Leinart Takes Jab at Paul Finebaum After Indiana Wins College Football Playoff

It's well known that ESPN's Paul Finebaum has a bias toward the SEC. The longtime SEC Network analyst, often referred to as the "Mouth of the South," consistently promotes the SEC while criticizing other conferences, particularly the Big Ten, which has won three consecutive national championship games.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / January 19

Paul Finebaum Upsets College Football World With Blunt Take

Paul Finebaum has long been one of college football’s most polarizing voices, earning his reputation through decades as a radio host, columnist and television analyst.

College Football News / CFB-HQ on SI / January 18

Paul Finebaum names No. 1 college football coach in the SEC

The 2025 college football season is nearing its conclusion. The College Football Playoff national championship game between No. 1 Indiana (15-0, 9-0) and No.

Paul Finebaum’s Idiotic Indiana Take is Making the Rounds

Paul Finebaum’s mouth is running again, and as usual, it’s doing more damage than good. On ESPN this week, he tried to brush off the idea of Indiana winning a national title, before the game’s even been played.

College Football News / LSU Tigers on SI / January 17

Paul Finebaum Reveals Definitive Statement on LSU Football Landing Sam Leavitt

Lane Kiffin and the LSU Tigers made a splash in the NCAA Transfer Portal on Monday after landing a commitment from Arizona State quarterback Sam Leavitt in a significant move for the program.

Indiana Hoosiers News / Indiana Hoosiers on SI / January 15

Paul Finebaum Puts Indiana in Rare Air, Cementing Big Ten as Top Conference

Back in mid-October, Indiana was on the heels of a road win over then-No. 3 Oregon and already owned a victory at Iowa, along with the memorable 53-point blasting of Illinois.

Mississippi Rebels News / Ole Miss Rebels on SI / January 11

Paul Finebaum Reveals Definitive Statement on Trinidad Chambliss Amid Waiver Saga

Ole Miss Rebels quarterback Trinidad Chambliss has been denied his waiver for the 2026 season after the NCAA revealed its decision following the program's College Football Playoff run.

Paul Finebaum News / Gridiron Heroics / January 9

Trinidad Chambliss Update: Paul Finebaum Discusses Ole Miss QB Eligibility Waiver Being Denied

Ole Miss Rebels quarterback Trinidad Chambliss made a name for himself in his first DI season. After transferring last offseason, he immediately climbed the ranks of the Rebels’ quarterback depth chart.

College Football News / Yardbarker / January 6

'There's no defense': Paul Finebaum calls out 'terrible' SEC after another disappointing season

While No. 6 Ole Miss (13-1) is still in contention for the national title after its thrilling 39-34 win over No. 3 Georgia in the Allstate Sugar Bowl, the SEC has struggled in its bowl/CFP games, leading to Finebaum voicing his opinion during Tuesday's edition of "First Take."

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