Fans who are curious about what’s next for the newly retired head coach Nick Saban may stop wondering.
At the end of the 2023 season, the legendary coach of Alabama football made the decision to retire, capping an incredible 17-year tenure that saw him guide the Crimson Tide to seven national titles.
Alabama quickly filled the enormous void left by Saban’s departure by installing Kalen DeBoer as the next head coach to take over from the veteran coach. This season, DeBoer led Washington to both a Pac-12 championship and a berth in the national championship game.
Fans who are curious about what’s next for the newly retired head coach Nick Saban may stop wondering.
At the end of the 2023 season, the legendary coach of Alabama football made the decision to retire, capping an incredible 17-year tenure that saw him guide the Crimson Tide to seven national titles.
Alabama quickly filled the enormous void left by Saban’s departure by installing Kalen DeBoer as the next head coach to take over from the veteran coach. This season, DeBoer led Washington to both a Pac-12 championship and a berth in the national championship game.
Following his retirement as a coach, Saban joins ESPN. The 72-year-old began instructing in 1973 and had been at it for 50 years. After concluding his coaching career, Saban is entering the media realm, a move that many of his colleagues have made before him.
The legendary player from Alabama is anticipated to serve mostly as an analyst on the set of “College GameDay,” ESPN’s weekly college football road show, the network stated in a statement. He has made a number of guest appearances on the show over the years, and now he will be travelling with host Rece Davis and analysts Pat McAfee, Kirk Herbstreit, Desmond Howard, and Lee Corso.
Saban stated, “I’m honoured to have the opportunity to join their team. ESPN and ‘College GameDay’ have played such an important role in the growth of college football.” “I’ll do my best to offer additional insights and perspectives to contribute to ‘College GameDay,’ the ultimate Saturday tradition for college football fans.”
Furthermore, Saban will be involved in ESPN’s coverage of the NFL Draft and participate in events related to SEC Media Days.
ESPN Chairman Jimmy Pitaro described Nick Saban as “a singular, iconic presence in college football.” “He is also an extremely gifted communicator, who will immediately add even more credibility, authority, and entertainment value to ESPN, including our esteemed ‘College GameDay’ show.”
