Paul Finebaum discusses uncertain future with ESPN amid expiring contract
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 28, 2026, 10:30 PM
Last updated Oct 28, 2026
Paul Finebaum, under contract with ESPN through the current college football season, expressed uncertainty about his future with the network. During an appearance on the Awful Announcing Podcast, Finebaum revealed he felt intentionally sidelined by ESPN last year after discussing a potential run for U.S. Senate. Despite these challenges, he returned to ESPN's programming and is evaluating his options as his contract is set to expire next summer. Finebaum indicated that he intends to continue working in some capacity, but the format or location remains unclear as he approaches a decision next January.
- •Finebaum's contract with ESPN runs through the current college football season.
- •He felt sidelined by ESPN after discussing a Senate run last year.
- •Return to ESPN programming occurred following a period of absence.
- •Future at ESPN remains uncertain as he approaches contract expiration in July.
- •He plans to decide on his career direction by the end of January.
- 10:30 PMYahoo Sports — Paul Finebaum unsure about future at ESPN with expiring contract
"Paul Finebaum is under contract with ESPN through this college football season, but the longtime radio host and college football analyst is unsure about his future at the company. Finebaum recently joined the Awful Announcing Podcast, where he confirmed ESPN pulled him from its programming last year after he told Clay Travis, then with OutKick, he was…
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