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Tommy Tuberville expected to run for governor of Alabama, per report
By Sydney Hunte
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Tommy Tuberville has represented Alabama in the U.S. Senate since 2021. Now, the former head coach is apparently set to be a candidate for governor of Alabama, according to the Associated Press.
Tuberville, a Republican, would be one of the biggest names of a gubernatorial race that will be decided in November 2026. He was a political novice when he declared his candidacy for U.S. Senate in 2019. In 2020, he ultimately defeated then-incumbent Doug Jones.
In November, Tuberville announced that he would seek a second term in the Senate in 2026. But with Kay Ivey set to leave office as governor — Alabama state law prohibits individuals from serving for more than 2 full terms as governor — Tuberville will reportedly throw his hat in the ring for the job.
Tuberville’s head coaching career began at Ole Miss, where he went 25-20 from 1995 to 1998. He acheived much of his success at Auburn, where he led the Tigers to a 13-0 record, a Sugar Bowl win, and a No. 2 postseason ranking in 2004. He resigned after the 2008 season.
In 2010, Tuberville was hired as head coach at Texas Tech, leading the program to a 20-17 mark in 3 seasons. He then left for the same job at Cincinnati, going 29-22 in 4 seasons before resigning.
Sydney is an Atlanta-based journalist who has covered everything from SEC and ACC football to MLS, the U.S. men's national soccer team and professional tennis. His work has appeared on such platforms as SB Nation, Cox Media Group and FanSided.
