LSU looks completely different after Lane Kiffin’s massive roster rebuild, and local fans are already talking about a national championship run. In Baton Rouge, people expect instant results. Many supporters act like anything short of a title in 2026 is a total failure. But legendary coach Nick Saban sees a major problem brewing behind all that hype.
Speaking on The Pat McAfee Show, Nick Saban dismissed the idea that Kiffin is in the hot seat right away. However, he made it clear that LSU supporters do not give new coaches much room to breathe. Having coached there himself, Saban knows exactly how fast the mood can turn.
“I don’t think Baton Rouge is going to burn down,” he said. “They’ve always had great passion there. They have high expectations. They want to be successful, and they don’t have a lot of patience.”…