Ahead of the finale of a season unlike any other in college football, Nick Saban is still belaboring on what needs to change in the sport’s future. Saban made that case again to end his segment on ‘The Pat McAfee Show’ in Atlanta on Monday.
In 2018, during an interview with AtlantaFalcons.com, legendary Alabama coach Nick Saban praised Julio Jones for more than just his on-field dominance—he credited him with revolutionizing the wide receiver position.
Former Alabama football players preparing for the national championship with Notre Dame and Ohio State remembered hearing the news of Nick Saban's retirement.
Before the Buckeyes and Fighting Irish took the field, the panel featuring Pat McAfee and Nick Saban discussed the current state of college football, most notably around the NIL ruling. McAfee mentioned that Saban had a strong metaphor that encapsulates the Name, Image and Likeness.
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In his rookie season, Nick Saban has safely circumvented the garbage pile of failed TV sports analysts once ticketed for stardom.
In Saban's first season as a college football analyst for ESPN, he has brought unique gravitas and impact to the role.
The Buckeyes defeated Texas, 28-14, in the Cotton Bowl to get to the championship game. Notre Dame defeated Penn State, 27-24, in the CFP semifinals at the Orange Bowl. The College Football Playoff National Championship Game can be seen on ESPN.
Legendary Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban revealed the players he liked coaching the most in Tuscaloosa, snubbing star quarterbacks Jalen Hurts and Bryce Young.
However, what came after that loss was the stuff of legend. Ohio State won four straight games against daunting opponents to wind up lifting the College Football Playoff national title trophy at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta after beating the Notre Dame Fighting Irish 34-23 on Monday night.
The Buckeyes are led by quarterback Will Howard and arguably the best wide receiver duo in the nation with Jeremiah Smith and Emeka Egbuka. So far this season, Howard has passed for 33 touchdowns and 3,779 yards with a 72.6 completion percentage.