Saban, who was announced as an inductee back in January by the College Football Hall of Fame, will be honored Tuesday evening with his fellow classmates in Las Vegas. The 67th NFF Annual Awards Dinner is taking place at the Bellagio Hotel and Casino.

This article was originally published on www.si.com as Nick Saban, Kirk Herbstreit Call for Major Change to Weekly College Football Playoff Rankings.

A question of ethics has been a sticking point. Nick Saban, who is an analyst on the show, helped guide Kiffin, a former assistant, in his decision. The other issue is Saban, Rece Davis and Desmond Howard all have hold representation by Creative Artists Agency, which is Jimmy Sexton’s agency. Sexton is the agent for both Kiffin and Saban.

Former Ole Miss QB Jaxson Dart sounded off on Lane Kiffin's departure right before the College Football Playoff.