‘Probably the Biggest Reason’ — Legendary Alabama HC Nick Saban Reveals What Drove His Difficult Decision To Retire

Published by Pro Football Network on October 16, 2026 at 5:25 PM ET

Legendary coach Nick Saban has become a staple on ESPN’s “College GameDay” crew during the college football season. The seven-time national championship-winning coach stunned college football when he unexpectedly retired in January 2024 after leading the Alabama Crimson Tide to the Rose Bowl, where they lost to the Michigan Wolverines.

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