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Nick Saban being face of ‘protecting college sports’ lambasted by Joe Burrow’s ex-teammate

Breiden Fehoko, who won the national championship with LSU, has criticised legendary college coach Nick Saban for his recent statements about college football.

Published: Sunday, 18 October 2026 at 1:30 PM
Nick Saban being face of ‘protecting college sports’ lambasted by Joe Burrow’s ex-teammate
Key Things to Know
  • Breiden Fehoko sharply criticized Nick Saban for acting as the face of protecting college sports.
  • Saban opposed the 24-team CFP expansion on College GameDay, claiming 24 deserving teams do not exist.
  • Fehoko alleged on X that Saban previously paid players and retired because NIL leveled competition.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Former LSU national champion Breiden Fehoko publicly criticized legendary coach Nick Saban on social media for his stance on college football. Fehoko called out Saban after the former Alabama coach argued on College GameDay against expanding the College Football Playoff to 24 teams, stating that not enough programs deserve a spot.

Fehoko accused Saban of paying players prior to the NIL era and alleged that the arrival of NIL leveled the playing field and forced him into retirement. Saban, who retired in 2024, has been an outspoken advocate for regulating NIL and supported the Protect College Sports Act.

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