ESPN's Paul Finebaum revealed he chose not to run for Senate in Alabama after political operatives told him to go after Disney -- ESPN's parent company.

Paul Finebaum tucks himself into what he hopes is an obscure corner of the Signia Hotel bar, trying to find a place where he might have a conversation without being recognized.

After Notre Dame was left out of the College Football Playoff, ESPN analyst Paul Finebaum proposed shutting out Group of Five schools from the 12-team tournament, a plan that would exclude more than half of Division I Football Bowl Subdivision programs.

Longtime SEC college football analyst Paul Finebaum briefly considered a career change earlier in 2025 and came close to launching a Republican Senate bid in Alabama. He tells CBS News’ Major Garrett why he ultimately decided against it. https://t.co/u1d9nJbL6i pic.twitter.com/ko2W6Cty0r

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.

College football and SEC guru Paul Finebaum briefly considered a career change earlier in 2025 and came close to launching a Republican Senate bid in Alabama. Finebaum joins "The Takeout" to discuss why he decided against running and more.

Paul Finebaum said Sunday that he does not consider Indiana the College Football Playoff favorite after a 13-0 season.

ESPN personality Paul Finebaum is never afraid of calling out members of the college football world. With that said, he took aim at Notre Dame athletic director Pete Bevacqua this Wednesday. It's been a rough week for Notre Dame to say the least.

ESPN’s Paul Finebaum drops a cryptic take on LSU’s Lane Kiffin, suggesting one major requirement may determine his Baton Rouge future.