Overview
- Shaquille O’Neal told Us Weekly he “heard through the grapevine” that LSU has had conversations with Nick Saban about the vacancy, a claim not confirmed by the school or Saban.
- Nick Saban addressed the chatter on ESPN’s College Gameday, pointing to shifting forces like the transfer portal, NIL dynamics and revenue sharing while offering no commitment.
- The latest round of coverage from national outlets amplified O’Neal’s comments, framing Saban as a marquee target as speculation about LSU’s next hire intensifies.
- LSU dismissed Brian Kelly after a 49–25 loss to Texas A&M, ending his tenure at 34–14 with one SEC Championship Game appearance.
- Athletic director Scott Woodward resigned after Governor Jeff Landry said he would not oversee the coaching search, adding leadership uncertainty to the process.