United States Sen. Tommy Tuberville, a former longtime coach on the collegiate degree, is anticipated to run for governor of Alabama in 2026, his associates instructed the Related Press. Tuberville, who has served in his capability as senator since January 2021, beforehand introduced his candidacy for reelection to the U.S. Senate final November. 

Previous to breaking into politics, Tuberville, a local of Camden, Arkansas, spent 36 years as an assistant and coach at a number of totally different applications throughout the nation. Notably, Tuberville coached at Ole Miss from 1995-98 after which at Auburn from 1999-2008. 

In 10 seasons with the Tigers, he amassed an 85-40 file with 5 SEC West titles and one SEC championship. Auburn posted an ideal 13-0 file in 2004, capped by a win in opposition to Virginia Tech within the Sugar Bowl and a ultimate AP Ballot High 25 rating of No. 3. 

Tuberville resigned from Auburn in 2008 after a 5-7 season and returned to teaching in 2010 at Texas Tech. He additionally led the Cincinnati Bearcats from 2013-16. 

Tuberville is not the one former high-profile school coach to contemplate a gubernatorial bid. In February, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine picked legendary Ohio State coach Jim Tressel to function his lieutenant governor. Tressel continues to be mulling a possible run for Ohio governor after present Lawyer Basic Dave Yost exited the race in Could, based on The Columbus Dispatch.