UCLA promoted running backs coach Kennedy Polamalu to offensive coordinator on Wednesday, but the Bruins initially offered the job to Alabama offensive coordinator Lane Kiffin, sources told ESPN.
Kiffin turned the job down, sources said, in the days leading up to the Crimson Tide's 45-40 victory over Clemson in the College Football Playoff National Championship presented by AT&T.
In Phoenix two days before the title game, Kiffin was asked what opportunity it would take to leave Alabama.
"I have a great job," Kiffin said Saturday. "So any time that stuff comes up, I remind myself that I have a great job with great players and a great head coach and there are only two teams still playing, so we're fortunate to be here.