College football coaches have doubted the ability of LSU football coach Lane Kiffin to win a national title at the school, according to The Athletic's Bruce Feldman and Antonio Morales. One Big 12 assistant coach suggested that Kiffin should win due to LSU's resources and money, but they felt he won't. Another from a Big Ten program also commented on Kiffin's tendency to stir up controversy and lack of tolerance. Several coaches were actively rooting against Kiffin, including an AAC head coach and a Mountain West head coach.