Overview

• The National Football Foundation confirmed Saban’s election on Saturday as Alabama recognized him during halftime of the Vanderbilt–Alabama game in Tuscaloosa.
• The formal induction is scheduled for Dec. 9 in Las Vegas, according to WVTM.
• Alabama Football marked the news on social media with a post calling Saban “an icon, a leader, and a legend.”
• Saban retired after the 2023 season, later taking an emeritus role at Alabama and joining ESPN’s College GameDay as a weekly contributor.
• Media accounts differ on his exact career totals for wins and national titles, but the Hall of Fame election is confirmed by official sources.