Legendary former Alabama head coach Nick Saban retired from coaching following the 2023 college football season. He has since become a broadcaster, appearing on ESPN’s “College GameDay” throughout much of last season. While Saban has not indicated that he has any interest in returning to coaching, there are still many fans who would love to see him lead a college football team again.
On Friday, Nick Saban appeared on FOX News to talk about college football and his future. When asked about a possible return to coaching, Saban did not leave any room for doubt, shutting down the possibility.
“No, I’m really happy with what I’m doing right now,” Saban said.
However, Saban also said that he is happy to still be involved in the college football world in some capacity.
“It’s exciting to still be involved in the game,” Saban said. “It’s exciting for me to work with athletic directors, conference commissioners, people in Congress to preserve the integrity of our game and continue to be able to create opportunities to help young people create value for their future that will help them be successful in their life, which is what we always try to do as a coach.”
Former Alabama HC Nick Saban addressed the recent rumors that he would return to coaching this morning on @foxandfriends.
“I’m really happy with what I’m doing right now. It’s exciting to still be involved in the game.”
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— Crimson Coverage (@CrimsonCoverage) July 25, 2025
Nick Saban Says There Is Nothing That Would Entice Him to Start Coaching Again
Nick Saban continued to shut down rumors of his return to coaching. He told Fox Sports that there is nothing that he can think of that would entice him to start coaching again.
“There is no opportunity that I know of right now that would enhance me to go back to coaching,” Saban said. “I enjoy what I’m doing. I did it for 50 years, I loved it. I loved the relationships with the players. I loved the competition. But it’s another station of life now.”
Saban went on to say that while he loved coaching, he is happy to be in another part of his life. By broadcasting rather than coaching, he is able to spend more time with his family and he is enjoying that.
Saban coached for 50 years, starting with his first position as a graduate assistant at Kent State in 1973. He won seven national championships, six with Alabama and one with LSU.
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