Nick Saban didn’t hold back on several topics involving his former assistant coach — new LSU bench boss, Lane Kiffin.

The legendary Alabama coach addressed two critical topics during ESPN’s “College GameDay” on Saturday.

Saban talked about the advice he gave Kiffin, who is being represented by the same agent, Creative Artists Agency’s Jimmy Sexton.

LSU’s new head football coach Lane Kiffin gives an opening statement at an introductory news conference, Monday, Dec. 1, 2025, in Baton Rouge, La. AP

Kiffin was supposed to appear on the show, but he canceled.

The seven-time national championship-winning coach was adamant that Kiffin should have been allowed to coach Ole Miss through the College Football Playoff , citing other instances where it took place.

When approached by Kiffin for

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