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Kristen Saban Quashes Nick Saban Coaching Comeback Rumors

Saban’s daughter used Instagram to clarify his future plans following speculation at SEC media days.

Overview

  • On July 17, Kristen Saban posted that her father “is not coming back to coaching,” directly countering recent comeback talk.
  • Former Crimson Tide quarterback Greg McElroy had relayed a source’s view that Saban “is not done coaching,” a claim Kristen’s statement now disputes.
  • Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin maintains he expects Saban to return to either NFL or college sidelines, while Georgia’s Kirby Smart says he believes Saban is content in retirement.
  • Alabama coach Kalen DeBoer praised Saban’s continued football involvement on ESPN College GameDay and affirmed the coach’s freedom to choose his next move.
  • Since retiring in January 2024 after six national championships, Saban has served as an analyst and shown no intention of resuming a coaching role.