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Paul Finebaum Says Lane Kiffin Begged For His Help To Replace Nick Saban at Alabama

Published by EssentiallySports on September 17, 2026 at 1:44 PM ET

Lane Kiffin’s Alabama ties go far beyond the three seasons he spent working under Nick Saban. Tuscaloosa helped rebuild his reputation after USC, and together they reached the College Football Playoff three times and won a national championship.

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