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Nick Saban gives latest update on if he will coach again

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Justin Smith
September 11, 2026

Oct 14, 2023; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban walks off the field following their 24-21 win against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports

Nick Saban shut down any return to coaching while on the set of “The Pat McAfee Show.”

The show started to discuss the potential of Saban returning to coach, and the legendary head coach shut it down even though he was not on the show at the time. Saban told McAfee to forget it.

“He said forget it,” McAfee said.

Saban pointed at the commute and travel are playing a role in why a return to coaching is not on the table for him.

Coach Saban said forget it 😂😂

He’s never coaching again #PMSLive pic.twitter.com/63PrEo4fzS

— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) September 11, 2026

Saban is widely recognized as the best coach in college football history, and he is currently serving as a host and analyst on ESPN’s College Gameday.

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