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The Vanderbilt football program put the world on notice during the first College Football Saturday in October. Weird things can happen outside of study hall on the Vanderbilt campus, and the Alabama Crimson Tide found out the hard way. The Commodores scored a 40-35 win over top-ranked Alabama, scoring their first touchdown against the NCAA […]

With ESPN’s College GameDay in Berkeley for the first time ever, California football fans were hyped. They were so excited that they broke down ESPN’s barricades overnight before filming began. On behalf of the Golden Bears, Cal was represented by BeastMode, Marshawn Lynch, to be the guest picker on College GameDay. Former Alabama football coach and […]

There was a time when the most important part of Nick Saban’s week was Alabama football. He’d spend all week watching tape, talking about the game in media hits, and coaching up the youth on how to best attack whatever team the Crimson Tide had on the schedule. But now that the NCAA legend has […]

The changing landscape of college football and all of college sports into something similar to the Wild West. The latest decision by UNLV quarterback Matthew Sluka to leave team based on an unfulfilled verbal NIL promise for $100,000 from a Rebel assistant coach seems to illuminate the state of the sport. Former Alabama head coach […]

ESPN College GameDay will be in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, home of the Crimson Tide, in Week 5. On Saturday at 7:30 p.m. EST, the No. 4 Alabama Crimson Tide host the No. 2 Georgia Bulldogs, both with a perfect 3-0 record, in one of the premier college football matchups of the season. College GameDay has invited […]

As people are locking in their predictions for Alabama football vs. Georgia this Saturday, there is no doubt that it’s one of the most anticipated matchups of the weekend. One of the many reasons lie with Alabama football head coach Kalen DeBoer who’s focused heading into this crucial game with tons of pressure as ESPN […]

As people are locking in their predictions for the upcoming No. 2 Georgia football team contest against the No. 4 Alabama Crimson Tide in a top-five battle, there is no doubt it’s highly anticipated. One could argue that the Georgia football team and Alabama have formed a recent rivalry, mostly between head coaches Kirby Smart […]

The biggest game of the week, and maybe the season, will be taking place in Tuscaloosa, Alabama on Saturday. The fourth ranked Alabama football team will be hosting #2 Georgia. ESPN’s College GameDay will be there, and all eyes of the college football world will be on this night game between two SEC giants. It […]

When a No. 1 overall pick falls from grace for all to see, they become a punchline almost immediately. There have been jokes galore in the aftermath of Bryce Young’s benching, but many of them are at the expense of the Carolina Panthers rather than the second-year quarterback. The organization’s decision to move on from […]

The biggest game of Week 4 on the college football slate will take place on Saturday night when No. 15 Oklahoma hosts No. 6 Tennessee in an SEC matchup with big implications. Before the game, Brent Venables and the Sooners are getting some helpful tips from an experienced source. Nick Saban used to be the […]

The SEC is one of the nation’s most alluring conferences, and has been for quite some time. It’s supposed to bring an electrifying atmosphere to each stadium that heavily impacts the opposing team. That said, legendary SEC coach Nick Saban believes Vanderbilt football is not in that category, via the Pat McAfee show. “The only […]

The Alabama football team is breaking in a new head coach this season as Kalen DeBoer is leading the Crimson Tide this year. It’s been weird to see someone else come out of the tunnel that isn’t Nick Saban, but the legendary coach retired after the conclusion of last season. Not very many people saw […]

As the Florida Gators head into their third game of the season, a Florida quarterback controversy looms, prompting former Alabama head coach Nick Saban to weigh in. During an appearance on ‘The Pat McAfee Show,’ Saban discussed the situation involving Florida football quarterbacks Graham Mertz and DJ Lagway, drawing parallels to his past experiences with […]

It was a scary situation Thursday night when Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa went down with another concussion during the loss to the Buffalo Bills, 31-10. One person who has seen the highs and lows of Tagovailoa has been former Alabama football head coach Nick Saban when the star was at the university who spoke […]

When the Alabama football squad’s College Football Playoff run was cut short by Michigan, Crimson Tide fans thought that everything would be alright. They still had Nick Saban for the next few years. However, their expectations took a turn when the legendary Crimson Tide head honcho retired and Kalen DeBoer took over. A lot of […]

Auburn football has a lot going for them so far in the 2024-25 season, and it appears that they now have Nick Saban in their corner. Riding the wave of a 1-0 record, senior quarterback Payton Thorne is embracing the leadership role he finds himself in, and he has the offense looking sharp. The Tigers […]

Legendary football coach Nick Saban is giving some advice to Florida football’s leader Billy Napier. Napier and the Gators lost their Week 1 matchup to Miami Florida, 41-17. Saban says Napier has some things to fix moving forward. “Well, I think he’s gotta change the culture,” Saban said on the ESPN College GameDay show, and […]

“College GameDay” has always been known for its signs, which have often been masterclasses in trolling rival teams. And while the Alabama and Michigan football programs could hardly be considered rivals, before Michigan’s game against Texas today, a Wolverines created a sign to jab former Alabama coach Nick Saban, the newest member of the “GameDay” […]

The Kalen DeBoer era kicked off on Saturday for the Alabama football team, and it was a big success. The Crimson Tide hosted Western Kentucky for DeBoer’s first game, and it was never close. Alabama scored three quick touchdowns in the first quarter to create a big lead, and they ended up winning 63-0. No […]

The Alabama football program has officially entered a new era under the leadership of Kalen DeBoer. The former Washington Huskies head coach was hired to replace the legendary Nick Saban in Tuscaloosa. So, no pressure or anything. However, based on how DeBoer has done so far at the helm of the program, it certainly doesn’t […]

In a moment that epitomized the interplay between sports and entertainment, Pat McAfee’s dance routine on College GameDay was met with a deadpan reaction from former Alabama football head coach and CFB legend Nick Saban, sparking laughter and viral fame. Saban, known for his stern demeanor and intense focus, was captured on camera with an […]

Nick Saban has ventured into unfamiliar territory on ESPN College GameDay. While his analysis is valued by many of the viewers watching, the seven-time national champion is likely still getting acclimated to his new, wacky environment. A familiar face from his days reigning atop the SEC and college football world could help ease the legendary […]

Former Alabama football head coach Nick Saban is staying busy in retirement. He’s currently on the College GameDay panel and has already made quite the impression. As we know, Saban means business and he’s one of the best football minds around. While Saban likes to have fun, he’s not exactly one to be dancing on […]

Nick Saban isn’t one to mince words, obviously. The now-retired coach won seven national championships during his 50-year career, and he didn’t do all that by recruiting the wrong players, a point he made clearly on ‘College Gameday’ this morning. Saban has criticized the recent NIL-ification of college football — the coach said players care […]

Former Alabama football head coach Nick Saban may have walked away from college football, but he still has a prominent voice in the space. Now, he’s using it to denounce a new NCAA rule proposal that would eliminate walk-ons. Saban laid out several reasons why walk-ons are a vital part of college sports, via The […]

Lane Kiffin is an unorthodox coach, to say the least. Whether trolling other coaches, media members, or his own players, Kiffin has remained himself throughout many ups and downs. But even he is ready to admit that he gave recently retired Nick Saban a hard time when he was an Alabama football assistant coach for […]

The hot seat in the Big 10 isn’t heating up any time soon, especially for Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day. Since taking over for his predecessor, Urban Meyer, Day has certainly held his own with the Buckeyes. Posting a 56-8 record since taking over in 2018 is not bad by any means. Most […]

He is better known for his gruff demeanor, but that doesn’t mean former Alabama football head coach Nick Saban doesn’t have a lighter side, as evidenced by his new VRBO commercial. The 72-year-old flexes as an overbearing property host who’s swapped his playbook for a rulebook. “I have some rules. First, no showers longer than […]

Syracuse football has at least one strong advocate this season, outside of New York state. Former Alabama football coach and legendary figure Nick Saban is a strong believer in the Orange. Nick Saban locks Syracuse in as a 5-8 seed for the playoff this year. pic.twitter.com/SeeZiXfRCn — Chris (@McAfeeChris) August 23, 2024 “I think it’s […]

Alabama football’s legendary head coach Nick Saban nearly hired Oregon football head coach Dan Lanning. On a recent episode of the Pat McAfee Show, Saban revealed the surprising revelation. After Saban sent Lanning, one of his up-and-coming future head coaches, to a smaller school, a program such as Oregon, Dan fell in love with the […]

Former Alabama head coach Nick Saban was on The Pat McAfee Show on ESPN talking about a bevy of topics relating to college football with one focused on Ohio State football head coach Ryan Day. There is a ton of expectations every year for the Buckeyes and especially Day where Saban was asked if he […]

It’s an exciting time to be a college football fan, and one fan base that is excited for the season is Alabama football fans. The Crimson Tide made it to the College Football Playoff last year, but now they no longer have Nick Saban. We’re almost there. Another long college football offseason is almost over […]

Auburn football head coach Hugh Freeze drew some criticism for claiming that he should have four wins, not two, against former Alabama football coach Nick Saban. Freeze had said recently that he, between his stints at Auburn and Ole Miss, should have a 4-2 record against Saban, who retired in January. Offered to expand on […]

In a surprising twist in the world of college football, freshman quarterback Julian Sayin’s decision to transfer from Alabama to Ohio State has made headlines, with Nick Saban’s retirement playing a pivotal role in his move. Sayin, a top-ranked quarterback recruit, had high hopes of playing under the legendary coach but found himself reevaluating his […]

Alabama football cornerback Domani Jackson had the opportunity to leave the program after Nick Saban retired. The corner chose not to, because of the opportunity to play for the school of his dreams. “Truthfully, the A doesn’t change,” Jackson said, per AL.com. “It’s still a powerhouse in college football. I just wanted to have a […]

Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears are currently gearing up to take part in the 2024 NFL season, which is slated to begin in just over one month. The Bears already have had their first taste of action in last week’s Hall of Fame game, although Williams and most of the other more notable players […]

With the retirement of legendary coach Nick Saban and hiring of Kalen DeBoer, the Alabama football program is experiencing change for the first time in a while. In Tuscaloosa, Saban proved to be the greatest college football coach of his generation and possibly of all time. But after 50 years of coaching, Saban, 72, decided […]

It will be the start of a new era for the Alabama football team as Kalen DeBoer is the head coach for the team after a legendary stint under Nick Saban who has been in the role since 2007 before retiring after last season. Even though Saban won six national championships with the program, Crimson […]

When Dan Lanning was introduced as the head coach of the Oregon football team in December 2021, he made it perfectly clear that in his mind, this job with the Ducks was by no means a stepping stone to something bigger or better. In Lanning’s mind, he had just landed one of the premier coaching […]