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Kiffin's Alabama Dreams Delayed by LSU Move

Lane Kiffin, the new Louisiana State University head coach, may have secretly desired the Alabama job, despite his past with Nick Saban. He reportedly waited for Alabamas Iron Bowl win to finalize his LSU commitment, as an Auburn victory could have sent Ole Miss to the SEC Championship Game. McShay suggests Kiffin had a small hope for an Alabama loss, potentially leading to changes in Tuscaloosa.

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