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Tommy Tuberville is a former college football coach turned U.S. Senator. A standout athlete at Southern Arkansas University, Tuberville rose through the coaching ranks to lead top programs at Ole Miss, Auburn, Texas Tech, and Cincinnati. He is best known for his time at Auburn, where he guided the Tigers to an undefeated season in 2004 and earned multiple national coaching awards. Over his career, he became one of the 50 winningest coaches in college football history before retiring and joining ESPN as a full-time analyst.

In 2020, Tuberville was elected to the U.S. Senate from Alabama as part of the America First movement. He currently serves on key committees, including Armed Services, Agriculture, Veterans’ Affairs, and Education, where he champions conservative values and strong national defense. He and his wife Suzanne have two sons, Tucker and Troy, both Auburn University alumni. Inspired by his late father—a decorated WWII veteran—Coach Tuberville remains a committed advocate for veterans and Alabama families.

Tommy Tuberville, a lifelong leader both on and off the field, was born in Camden, Arkansas, the youngest of three children to Olive and Charles Tuberville. Inspired by his father—a decorated World War II veteran and Purple Heart recipient—Coach Tuberville has dedicated much of his life to serving others, especially the brave men and women of our Armed Forces.

A former standout athlete at Harmony Grove High School, Tuberville went on to attend Southern Arkansas University, where he majored in Education and lettered in football as a free safety for the Muleriders. He also competed for two years on the university’s golf team.

Tuberville began his coaching career at Hermitage High School in Arkansas, quickly working his way up through the college coaching ranks. In the 1980s, he served as an assistant coach at Arkansas State and then at the University of Miami, where he became defensive coordinator. During his time with the Hurricanes, the program won three national championships and produced future legends, including Ray Lewis, Warren Sapp, and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson.

He later served as defensive coordinator at Texas A&M before being named head coach at the University of Mississippi in 1995. In 1997, he was named SEC Coach of the Year by the Associated Press.

In 1998, Tuberville became head coach of the Auburn Tigers, launching one of the most successful eras in the school’s football history. Under his leadership, Auburn achieved eight consecutive bowl appearances, five SEC Western Division titles, one SEC Championship, and an undefeated 13-0 season in 2004. That year, Tuberville earned numerous national coaching honors, including AP Coach of the Year and the Paul “Bear” Bryant Award. He was later inducted into the Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame in 2008.

Tuberville continued his coaching success at Texas Tech University and the University of Cincinnati, where his teams consistently competed in bowl games and earned a conference championship.

After the 2016 season, Tuberville retired from coaching as one of the top 50 winningest college football coaches of all time. He joined ESPN as a full-time analyst, sharing the broadcast desk with legendary commentator Mike Patrick.

In 2020, Tuberville was elected to the United States Senate from Alabama, running as a proud member of the America First movement. As a United States Senator, he has been a strong advocate for conservative values and is a vocal supporter of President Trump’s America First agenda. Coach Tuberville currently serves on the following Senate committees: Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry; Armed Services; Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions; Veterans’ Affairs; and Aging. He is also the Chairman of the Subcommittee on Personnel and the Subcommittee on Education and the American Family.

Tommy and his wife Suzanne, whom he met at the 1989 Sugar Bowl, were married in 1991. They have two sons—Tucker is an investment banker and lives in Auburn with his wife, Annie, and daughter, Rosie Grace, and Troy works in information systems and lives in Huntsville.

COACH’S ALABAMA FIRST AGENDA

STANDING UP FOR ALABAMA VALUES

  • Fighting back against woke ideology My record over the last four years in Washington has proven that I’m not afraid to say it like it is. I believe, as Alabamians do, that men are men and women are women. Allowing men to compete in women’s sports is wrong. Poisonous ideologies like Critical Race Theory (CRT) and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), which teach our kids to hate each other, should have no place in our government or our schools. And zero taxpayer dollars should go towards abortions. Like President Trump, I’ll continue to protect common sense and stand up for our shared conservative values in Montgomery.

BRINGING MORE JOBS TO ALABAMA

  • Lower taxes, reduce waste, and bring back manufacturing Over the past four years, I’ve witnessed Democrats recklessly drive up our national debt, raise taxes on hardworking Alabamians, and ship American jobs overseas. President Trump is working hard to dig us out of a hole—and he needs a partner to pick up a shovel. As your Governor, I will work to further reduce taxes, get rid of waste, and make life in Alabama more affordable. I’m also committed to working with President Trump to cut red tape and bring more manufacturing jobs back to Alabama.

SECURING THE BORDER AND DEPORTING CRIMINALS

  • Keeping Alabamians safe Under Joe Biden, our borders were wide-open, allowing cartels, murderers, rapists, and deadly drugs to flood into our country unchecked. Thankfully, President Trump has already delivered the most secure border in U.S. history. While the border is now sealed, we still have to deal with the more than ten million illegals who came here under Joe Biden. Alabamians should not have to worry about illegal aliens taking their jobs, stealing their benefits, and breaking the law. As Governor, I will back the blue, enforce the law, and work with President Trump to deport illegal alien criminals.

IMPROVING EDUCATION

  • Parents, not the government, should be in charge of their child’s education As a former educator for 40 years, I know that our kids are the most precious resource we have. When it comes to education, one-size-fits-all doesn’t work. As Governor, I will expand school choice and make sure that parents, not the government, are in charge of their child’s educational future. You can count on me to support charter, magnet, private, public, and homeschools and to make sure that students, not woke teachers’ unions, always come first.

PROTECTING THE SECOND AMENDMENT

  • Standing up for our constitutional rights As a lifelong sportsman, I have always believed in the right to bear arms. Not only that, but our Constitution gives every American the right to protect themselves. My message to radical liberals who want to take away our guns is simple: come and take it.

STANDING UP FOR LIFE

  • Fighting for the unborn Alabama is a pro-life state and believes, as I do, that every life is sacred and created by God. I took a lot of heat when I stood up to the Biden administration for 11 months over their immoral, taxpayer-funded abortion policy at the Department of Defense. Thankfully, my fight led the Trump administration to overturn the illegal policy. I’m not a politician and I’m not afraid to stand up for what’s right. As Governor, I will continue to champion Alabama’s conservative values and fight to protect the most vulnerable among us.

PROTECTING ALABAMA’S FARMERS AND PRODUCERS

  • Supporting our state’s agriculture industry The Biden administration tanked the U.S. farm economy. They signed bad trade deals and even worse regulations, driving farmers out of business. I support President Trump’s comprehensive trade reset to ensure that our producers are competing on a level playing field in the global trade market. I have urged the Trump administration to impose aggressive tariffs against Vietnam’s catfish and India’s shrimp—two areas critical to protecting Alabama’s seafood industry. President Trump is leading the way, but there is more work to be done. With Alabama farmers struggling to break even due to low commodity prices, high input costs, inflation, and interest rates, they need help. I’ve relentlessly fought for farmers in the Senate and will continue fighting for them as Governor.

BOOSTING ALABAMA’S DEFENSE INDUSTRY

  • Supporting our troops and investing in defense I’ve been proud to represent Alabama’s more than 100,000 active and reserve troops on the Senate Armed Services Committee. Over the past four years, I helped secure significant investments in Alabama’s defense industry, including a pay raise for our troops. Huntsville is at the heart of America’s space and defense sectors. For four years, I fought tooth and nail to get U.S. Space Command (SPACECOM) headquarters returned to its rightful home at Redstone Arsenal after the Biden administration made a political decision moving it to Colorado. Thankfully, President Trump, Secretary Hegseth, and Secretary Meink restored merit to the process by restoring SPACECOM to Huntsville. This will attract thousands of new jobs and save taxpayers nearly half a billion dollars. As Governor, I will continue to expand the critical role Alabama is already playing in space and defense and will attract even more investments and jobs to our great state.

STANDING WITH VETERANS

  • Putting our veterans first My father was a highly decorated WWII veteran and Purple Heart recipient, and that is why I am so passionate about making sure our veterans get the best care possible. President Trump is off to a good start—veteran unemployment is at its lowest point in history. But we can and must do more to ensure that federal and state resources designed to support veterans as they transition from military to civilian life are successful. Alabama is home to more than 400,000 veterans and I am 100% committed to making sure they have access to the standard of care and benefits they deserve.