The Alabama football program had a thrilling 2023-24 run. After starting the year with a shaky loss, the Crimson Tide made the College Football Playoff. Unfortunately, they lost 27-20 against Michigan in the semifinal. Nick Saban is rumored to enter retirement, but this notion was rejected by Terrion Arnold.

Crimson Tide CB Terrion Arnold refutes Nick Saban retirement rumors 

Arnold had a simple response to the Alabama head coaches' swirling rumors:

“Coach Saban ain't goin' nowhere. He's gonna die coaching.” Terrion Arnold asserted, per 3 Man Front.

Alabama beat writer Mike Rodak took more of an up-the-air-route in his thoughts on the speculation:

“I wouldn't say I'm confident, but I haven't seen anything that says otherwise. If [Saban retired] tomorrow, the next day, the day after, would I be shocked? No, but I think we're at the point where it's a year-to-year thing,” Rodak told WJOX 84.5 FM.

Saban has had an incredible run as the head coach at Alabama. However, rumors of his retirement could be gaining traction from Alabama's College Football Playoff Loss.

Naturally, many expected the Crimson Tide to win and advance to the championship, especially after their performance against Georgia. Yet, Michigan was too much to handle and denied Alabama the chance to add another national title to their resume.

Moreover, fans and analysts doubted the Crimson Tide after their early-season loss. The team dropped out of the top five in the Top 25 rankings mid-season. Still, Alabama was able to go on a winning streak and attain an impressive end to the season.

As the offseason starts for the Crimson Tide, will Nick Saban make a shocking announcement about his retirement?