Saban, Dolphins Talk

Louisiana State Coach Nick Saban has talked to the Miami Dolphins about their vacant head coaching position.

In a statement issued by LSU on Wednesday, Saban described the talks as “a preliminary conversation with the Dolphins to exchange ideas about their head coaching position.”

“No decisions were made in this meeting, and they will continue their search for a coach.”

LSU (9-2) meets Iowa (9-2) on Jan. 1 in the Capital One Bowl at Orlando, Fla.

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