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Odds on Alabama OC Lane Kiffin’s Next Football Coaching Job

By David Wasson

Nov 26, 2016; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide offensive coordinator Lane Kiffin (center) comes to the stadium prior to the game against Auburn Tigers at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marvin Gentry-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 26, 2016; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide offensive coordinator Lane Kiffin (center) comes to the stadium prior to the game against Auburn Tigers at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marvin Gentry-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 26, 2016; Corvallis, OR, USA; Oregon Ducks head coach Mark Helfrich walks onto the field before the game against the Oregon State Beavers at Reser Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Olmos-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 26, 2016; Corvallis, OR, USA; Oregon Ducks head coach Mark Helfrich walks onto the field before the game against the Oregon State Beavers at Reser Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Olmos-USA TODAY Sports /

50/1: New head coach at Oregon

What must happen: Mark Helfrich has been shown the door in Eugene after four lackluster seasons, opening up a primo West Coast job for the taking. For Lane Kiffin to be the man here, both Chip Kelly and a host of mid-major coaches need to bow out of consideration, and Phil Knight needs his Nike millions to get fully behind a Kiffin choice.

Why it will happen: Kiffin is Mr. West Coast, and likely would fit in great as a Duck. Oregon loves to pitch it all over Autzen Stadium, so his offense travels well to the Pacific Northwest.

Why it won’t happen: The odds-on favorite for this one is Western Michigan coach P.J. Fleck, who has been rowing the Broncos’ boat to one of the two undefeated FBS seasons. If Fleck says no, look for either Kelly or Oklahoma offensive coordinator Lincoln Riley to step  up before Kiffin gets serious consideration.

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