ESPN Reaches Multi-Year Contract Extension With Paul Finebaum

ESPN has announced a new multi-year contract extension with SEC Network and ESPN Radio personality Paul Finebaum.

(ESPN)

(ESPN)

What’s Happening:

  • ESPN and Paul Finebaum have reached a multi-year contract extension, keeping him at the network on ESPN and SEC Network programming including The Paul Finebaum Show and SEC Nation.
  • Finebaum can also be seen as a contributor on various ESPN shows including Get Up, First Take, SportsCenter, College Football Live, and College GameDay.

What They’re Saying:

  • Paul Finebaum: “I’m excited to continue our show on SEC Network and be part of the talented team at ESPN. One of my favorite things about this role is connecting with our listeners, and I’m truly looking forward to bringing our show to campuses again this fall. Especially over the past year, I’ve gotten a firsthand look at what our show means to those who tune in every day, and it’s a responsibility I’m honored to have.”
  • Lee Fitting, ESPN SVP of Production: “Over the years, Paul has brought his signature brand of commentary to The Paul Finebaum Show and across our networks. Paul is entrenched in the SEC, and his connection to the conference and its fan base, as well as with the media who cover college sports, is unmistakable. We also look forward to his return to SEC Nation, where viewers have come to expect and enjoy both his quick wit and candor.”
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