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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 […]

The college football offseason is almost over as we are halfway through July. The season will get going in about a month and a half, and college football fans everywhere are eager for the new beginning. College football fever is rampant across the country as we get closer to the season, but also because of […]

Although he is no longer leading Alabama football, this is a big year for Nick Saban. The iconic and now-retired head coach is serving as a key part of ESPN’s college coverage, as he embarks on this new chapter of his life. But Saban will always be connected to the Crimson Tide, regardless of where […]

Nick Saban is no longer the head coach of the Alabama football team, but he has still been very involved with SEC Media Days this week. Saban has a new gig with ESPN covering college football now, so he has been at SEC Media Days because of that. On Wednesday, the former Crimson Tide head coach […]

Alabama football is not usually associated with the “underdog” status, as the program has 18 claimed national titles and 46 Bowl wins. However, former Crimson Tide coach Nick Saban still liked to find ways to feel like David over Goliath. Saban clarified controversial comments he made about Alabama not getting picked to play in the […]

Nick Saban is no longer the head coach of the Alabama football team, but he has been a big topic of conversation at SEC media days this week. He is also at SEC media days for his new gig with ESPN. A lot of coaches have been talking about Saban this week, and one of them […]

Nick Saban is no longer the head coach of the Alabama football team, and it has already been weird to see a new head coach represent the Crimson Tide at SEC media days. Kalen DeBoer is the new head coach for Alabama, but Saban is still very involved with the college football world. He is […]

Kalen DeBoer is settled in as the Alabama football coach after six months on the job, and he is now getting ready for his first season which is approaching very quickly while trying to live up to the standard that Nick Saban set. He spoke on the expectations that Alabama football has at SEC Media […]

There are sure to be dynasties and all-time great coaches who leave the college football world in awe in the years to come, but there is unlikely to be another who accomplishes what Nick Saban did during his legendary tenure in Tuscaloosa. The seven-time national champion did not just restore Alabama to its past glory, […]

The SEC is going to look different in a lot of ways this season. There are some big additions to the conference as Texas and Oklahoma are both making the move from the Big 12. However, perhaps the biggest change is coming to the Alabama football team. For the first time since 2006, the Alabama […]

This upcoming college football season is a big one for the Ole Miss football team. The Rebels have been close to the SEC Championship and a potential College Football Playoff appearance under head coach Lane Kiffin, but they haven’t quite been able to get past the big dogs in the SEC. Ole Miss won 11 […]

It’s round one of Media Day for college football’s most dominant conference, and among the teams at the center of the frenzy on Monday afternoon were the LSU Tigers. LSU, coming off of a 10-3 season in Brian Kelly’s second year with the program, is in a position where they need to make up for […]

Former Alabama football head coach Nick Saban reportedly was denied entry to SEC Media Days because he did not have his credential, according to Brett McMurphy of Action Network Eventually, Nick Saban was allowed into SEC Media Says, and he gave his take on the Texas and Oklahoma football programs joining the conference. He said […]

The powerhouse that is Alabama football was not built overnight and was the product of years of commitment. While former head coach Nick Saban has finally retired after 22 years with the program, he’s still ready to run practice with his former players whenever they’re ready. Saban joked about still having that coaching itch when […]

As the Alabama football program prepares for the start of the 2024 season, much has changed in Tuscaloosa. With the proliferation of the transfer portal, this is not abnormal, but what Alabama is undergoing is a whole different story. After seventeen seasons and a staggering six National Championships, Nick Saban stepped down as head coach […]

New head coach Kalen DeBoer has some huge shoes to fill in Alabama. Expectations are always sky high for Crimson Tide football, especially following the historic Nick Saban dynasty. However, it appears that coach Saban has continued to offer assistance to DeBoer through the transition process. Kalen DeBoer recently sat down for an interview with […]

For those who were ready to write off the Alabama football program following the sudden departure of legendary head coach Nick Saban back in January, the first few months of the Kalen DeBoer era in Tuscaloosa have proven to be reason for pause. Although Alabama is still over two months away from taking the field […]

Usually, when football players don’t attend Organized Team Activities (OTAs), it’s because they’re in a contract dispute with their team. While Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is currently looking to sign a long-term extension, there’s another reason he didn’t attend OTAs Tuesday. The Alabama alum had a previously scheduled commitment to go to Nick Saban’s […]

Former Nick Saban, Alabama defensive back Terrance Howard is leaving the Crimson Tide to play in the HBCU ranks. The talented defensive stalworth will be joining the North Carolina Central Eagles, per a report by Steven J. Gaither of HBCU Gameday. Howard committed to play for Alabama in 2023 but didn’t get playing time in […]