[autotag]Nick Saban[/autotag] will not be on the Alabama sideline this 12 months, however his presence will within the sport will nonetheless be felt. Saban is becoming a member of ESPN’s Faculty GameDay as an analyst. With Week 0 getting underway on Saturday, GameDay made its 2024 debut.
Saban and crew made their annual playoff predictions and the previous Crimson Tide coach had LSU making the match.
“LSU all the time has ability guys. They’re speaking about all of the receivers they misplaced. You could possibly shake a tree in Louisiana and them guys would fall out,” Saban stated.
Saban slotted the Tigers because the No. 11 seed. He does not assume they will win the SEC, however he says they will do sufficient to get in as an at-large bid. Sadly for Tigers followers, that seed is not excessive sufficient to safe a house playoff sport for LSU.
Saban additionally spoke extremely of LSU QB [autotag]Garrett Nussmeier[/autotag], saying he is flying beneath the radar however expects a giant 12 months.
Nick Saban has LSU because the No. 11 seed in his CFP bracket. He reiterated his perception in Garrett Nussmeier and added:
“LSU all the time has ability guys. They’re speaking about all of the receivers they misplaced — you can shake a tree in Louisiana and them guys would fall out.”
— Wilson Alexander (@whalexander_) August 24, 2024
Saban’s prediction means one thing given his familiarity with the roster. Saban needed to put together for LSU yearly as a coach. He is aware of what this group is able to.
LSU’s path to the playoff is there. The Tigers’ two hardest video games are at residence with Ole Miss and Alabama coming to Tiger Stadium and LSU misses a few of the SEC’s greatest, together with Texas and Georgia.
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