'Let Lane coach his team.' Nick Saban says Ole Miss should let Kiffin coach in CFP even if he picks LSU

Lane Kiffin's future as head coach at Ole Miss is uncertain as he considers a potential move to LSU. Following Ole Miss's victory over Mississippi State, the team is positioned to participate in the College Football Playoff. There is debate over whether Kiffin should be allowed to coach Ole Miss during their playoff run if he announces his departure.

Nick Saban, who previously worked with Kiffin at Alabama, supports the idea of allowing Kiffin to lead the team through the playoffs. Saban highlighted Kiffin's potential decision-making factors, emphasizing the ability to recruit top talent as a key consideration in his potential move to LSU.

ESPN analysts, including Kirk Herbstreit, echoed Saban's sentiment, suggesting that Ole Miss should let Kiffin coach in the CFP due to the team's strong performance this season. Herbstreit noted that Ole Miss's administration faces a difficult decision, as Kiffin has not yet signed a contract extension with the Rebels, hinting at his possible