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ESPN's Paul Finebaum

11/11/2026
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Episode 31 of the "Traina Thoughts Podcast" features a conversation with ESPN's Paul Finebaum.


- The college football guru shares his thoughts on the expanded 24-team playoff that will begin next year.

- Why he changed his opinion on the new playoff format.

- How the new playoff system will affect the regular season.

- Finebaum also talks about his relationship with Lane Kiffin.

- What other coach he's had problems with over the years.

- Why he has issues with Michigan and its fans.

- Whether there is a "best" team in college football right now.

- How he views the weekly playoff rankings.

- Bill Belichick's impact at North Carolina.

- Whether he'd ever join "College GameDay."

- Where he stands with ESPN.

- What he's thinking with this contract set to expire in July 2027.

- How he viewed Election Night after contemplating a run for Senator of Alabama.


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