Overview
- LSU fired Brian Kelly and later parted ways with athletic director Scott Woodward as the Tigers join Florida on the list of high-profile openings.
- On ESPN’s College GameDay, Saban questioned whether traditionally elite jobs like LSU and Florida still qualify as the best based on how well they have adapted to the transfer portal, collectives and revenue sharing.
- Saban said he will stay retired and enjoys working in television, responding "No way" when asked if he would consider returning to coaching.
- Unverified social-media reports claimed LSU offered Saban $20 million per year with future control and an athletic director role, but neither Saban nor LSU has confirmed such an offer.
- Former LSU running back Jacob Hester touted the Tigers’ in-state recruiting edge, while the broader market churns with Ole Miss seeking to keep Lane Kiffin and Nebraska reiterating that Matt Rhule is staying.