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Insider Claims Fuel Talk of Nick Saban Coaching Return

Highly respected insiders disagree on whether the College GameDay analyst will leave ESPN for a sideline comeback.

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Nick Saban commentates on the ESPN College Gameday desk prior to the 2024 SEC Championship between the Texas Longhorns and the Georgia Bulldogs at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on December 07, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Overview

  • Greg McElroy said a ‘very much in-the-know’ source is ‘adamant’ that Saban is not done coaching and will return to the sidelines.
  • Lane Kiffin echoed that view at SEC Media Days, predicting Saban could coach again in college football or the NFL.
  • Paul Finebaum dismissed the rumors, noting Saban is ‘literally having the time of his life’ in retirement and unlikely to resume coaching.
  • Former Alabama running back Damien Harris said Saban would seize the right coaching opportunity, though family considerations may affect his choice.
  • Saban himself has offered no confirmation on a return, leaving his coaching future unverified.