Lane Kiffin jokes Herbstreit’s question on ‘GameDay’ about Alabama-Michigan winner ‘a set up’

Lane Kiffin jokes Herbstreit’s question on ‘GameDay’ about Alabama-Michigan winner ‘a set up’

Lane Kiffin has broken down Penn State film in preparation for Saturday’s Peach Bowl against the Nittany Lions.

In that film review, he has seen Michigan.

On Saturday, during an interview on “College GameDay,” Kirk Herbstreit asked the Ole Miss coach his pick for Monday’s Rose Bowl between the Wolverines and the Alabama Crimson Tide.

“Well, I wasn’t ready for that question,” Kiffin said. “Those are two great teams. Two great coaches. But, come on, Herbstreit, that’s a set up. Roll Tide.”

Meanwhile, Kiffin and the Rebels have their own concerns Saturday.

The Peach Bowl matchup of No. 10 Penn State and No. 11 Ole Miss is building momentum for a run at next year’s national championship. And even without playoff drama, the showdown between the Nittany Lions’ top-ranked defense and the up-tempo Rebels offense led by quarterback Jaxson Dart help make Saturday’s game an attractive sellout.

Ole Miss (10-2) hopes to complete the first 11-win season in school history.

Penn State (10-2) is making its first Peach Bowl appearance, and coach James Franklin is motivated to complete the program’s collection of New Year’s Six bowl victories.

Mark Heim is a reporter for The Alabama Media Group. Follow him on Twitter @Mark_Heim. He can be heard on “The Opening Kickoff” on WNSP-FM 105.5 FM in Mobile or on the free Sound of Mobile App from 6 to 9 a.m. daily.