Nick Saban Retires, Kalen DeBoer Steps Up as Alabama's New Coach

Despite challenges, DeBoer aims to maintain Alabama's top recruiting pedigree with Saban's advisory support.

Nick Saban, the legendary University of Alabama football coach, has retired after 17 years of significant success and notable achievement, leaving a lasting legacy of accomplishments.
Kalen DeBoer, who recently led Washington to the national championship game, has been named Saban's successor.
DeBoer faces the formidable challenge of stepping into Saban’s shoes and maintaining Alabama's recruiting pedigree, which was consistently ranked one of the nation's top during Saban's era.
Saban will remain in Tuscaloosa as an advisor from 2024, providing DeBoer with invaluable insights and wisdom.
Saban's retirement is seen as a potential shift toward a true golden era of equitable big-time college sports, one that treats college athletes as deserving of their fair share of the revenues they generate.