Finebaum blasts Kiffin after LSU falls to Alabama
LSU failed on four fourth-down attempts and scored one touchdown in a 31-13 loss that left Kiffin 0-6 against Alabama.
| Kickoff | 7:30 PM ET |
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| Venue | Bryant-Denny Stadium |
| Spread | Alabama -10.5 |
| Total | 49.5 |
| TV | Not announced yet |
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Follow the full play-by-play and box score →Paul Finebaum delivered another sharp critique of LSU coach Lane Kiffin on Monday, arguing that Alabama coach Kalen DeBoer made Kiffin look like an “absolute fool” during the Crimson Tide’s 31-13 victory Saturday.
During his weekly appearance on ESPN’s “First Take,” Finebaum questioned whether LSU should regret hiring Kiffin. He pointed to Kiffin’s stated goal of bringing LSU a national championship, then argued that Saturday’s result looked familiar because Kiffin has not beaten Alabama as a head coach.
The loss dropped Kiffin’s career record against Alabama to 0-6, including his previous stops at Ole Miss and Tennessee. LSU failed on all four fourth-down attempts, missed a field goal and committed a turnover in Alabama territory. Those empty possessions held LSU to one touchdown.
Finebaum focused much of his criticism on Kiffin’s game management, saying the LSU coach failed when major sideline decisions arrived. His comments continued a line of criticism that began Sunday during “The Matt Barrie Show,” when Finebaum said Kiffin “got punked” and questioned whether the coach was “all sizzle and no substance.”
Finebaum also criticized Kiffin for having actor Kevin Costner take part in Tiger Walk. His larger complaint, however, centered on LSU’s inability to finish drives and Kiffin’s continued lack of success against Alabama.
The criticism was personal in tone, but the football evidence Finebaum cited was straightforward. LSU repeatedly had opportunities to change the game with a conversion or scoring play. The Tigers finished with only 13 points, leaving Kiffin winless against Alabama.
Why it matters
The defeat dropped Kiffin’s career coaching record against Alabama to 0-6. LSU’s failed fourth-down attempts, missed field goal and turnover in Alabama territory limited the Tigers to 13 points.
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