He said he understands Lane Kiffin's situation because after what he went through with the Baton Rouge. It wasn't really what he said it was the context in which he said it.
Getting back on topic, I have a sick feeling that CBS will want this game. The only other interesting match ups that weekend are aTm at Auburn and Georgia/Kentucky. Though CBS has aired LSU/Alabama at night a couple of times.
So CBS always has a night game, so hopefully they will make this the 1 night game of the season, but Nick has been known to snake his way out of playing at Death Valley at night so who knows.