Congratulations Pour In for Alabama Legend Nick Saban Ahead of Georgia Game
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While Nick Saban now serves as one of the faces of ESPN’s “College GameDay,” his legacy as the head coach of the Alabama Crimson Tide will always define his career.
Saban won a national championship with LSU in 2003 and then briefly departed for the NFL before returning to college and taking the Alabama job. He coached the Crimson Tide from 2007 to 2024 before retiring at the age of 72 after winning six national titles with the university.
This week, Saban and the “College GameDay” crew will travel to Tuscaloosa for No. 6 Alabama’s matchup against No. 2 Georgia at Bryant-Denny Stadium.
Alabama Makes Announcement on Saban
Ahead of the matchup on Saturday, Alabama announced some exciting news surrounding Saban on Thursday.
The university officially revealed that Saban was selected to represent Alabama as part of the SEC Legends Class of 2026. He’s one of 16 former players or coaches selected, with one representative coming from each university in the conference.
“A legacy that forever changed the game,” Alabama wrote in the post. “Coach Nick Saban’s influence on Alabama Football and the Southeastern Conference will be felt for generations. One of the greatest to ever do it — and now officially an SEC Legend. Congratulations, Coach Saban.”
A legacy that forever changed the game. Coach Nick Saban’s influence on Alabama Football and the Southeastern Conference will be felt for generations.
One of the greatest to ever do it — and now officially an SEC Legend.
Congratulations, Coach Saban.
🔗: https://t.co/5w0pIT8PDM
— Alabama Football (@AlabamaFTBL) October 8, 2026
Congratulations Pour In for Saban
Alabama fans came together to congratulate their legendary coach on the prestigious and well-deserved honor after everything he accomplished during his nearly two-decade-long stint.
“Well Deserved. Thanks for turning me into Alabama! Crimson! Tide! College! Football! Fan!=Slick Nick In A Good! Way! Best! College! Football! Coach! Of All! Time!” A fan said.
Someone else added, “Legendary. Congratulations.”
Another person wrote, “I am very happy I was alive for the Saban era at Bama. Roll Tide.”
“Congratulations,” a fan shared.
One more person commented, “Legacy. GOAT. Saban.”
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