SEC Media Days: Paul Finebaum slams Alabama's Kalen DeBoer and LSU's Lane Kiffin

At the SEC Media Days in Tampa, veteran analyst Paul Finebaum delivered pointed criticism of Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer, saying the Tide "need to win a national title" and questioning whether DeBoer "believes" he can deliver one. Finebaum noted DeBoer's eight losses and urged respect for the program's expectations. He also took aim at first‑year LSU coach Lane Kiffin, describing him as "awkward" and "not funny" but acknowledging his coaching skill and future potential. Finebaum’s remarks sparked discussion about the pressure on both programs to succeed in the 2026 college‑football season.