The SEC Network host told Outkick he’s considering leaving ESPN to run for U.S. Senate in Alabama as a Republican, revealing he’s a registered Republican who voted for Donald Trump in 2024, information he’s kept quiet throughout his entire broadcasting career. Alabama Senator Tommy Tuberville is considering a run for governor, potentially opening up his Senate seat. Finebaum and his wife moved back to Alabama earlier this year after living in Charlotte since 2013, where the SEC Network is headquartered. Finebaum’s potential Senate run would be one of the most dramatic career shifts for a major sports media figure. “I feel this is a cathartic conversation for me because I’m saying some things that I really did not intend to say when I walked in this room,” Finebaum told Travis.