Overview

• Nick Saban told Fox News he is satisfied with his work as an ESPN College GameDay analyst and sees no coaching opportunity that would enhance his career.
• His daughter, Kristen Saban, posted on Instagram that “he's not coming back to coaching,” directly refuting any unretirement rumors.
• Former Alabama quarterback Greg McElroy and media figures such as Colin Cowherd and Albert Breer have continued to link Saban to potential NFL jobs with the Dallas Cowboys or Cleveland Browns.
• Since retiring in January 2024, Saban has focused on advising athletic directors and legislators on college football reforms, including name, image and likeness rules and the transfer portal.
• He cited his desire to spend more time with family and a preference for advocacy and broadcasting work as reasons to remain retired from coaching.