Former Alabama quarterback, college football analyst shares Nick Saban coaching rumor

Since announcing his retirement back in Jan. 2024, former Alabama Crimson Tide head football coach Nick Saban's name has been talked about often surrounding if the greatest of all-time would ever get back into coaching at some point.

Yes, even despite Saban's current roles that keep the former head coach around the sport such as being an analyst on ESPN's "College GameDay," many across college football have wondered if he would ever return to the sidelines.

Well, on Monday morning, former Alabama starting quarterback Greg McElroy shared on McElroy and Cubelic in the Morning that he has heard from a "very much in the know person" that Saban could potentially consider returning to coaching in the future.

"A very much in the know person that I have a lot of respect for and have spent a lot of time around and just really, really admire, they seem to think Nick Saban’s not done coaching," McElroy said during a segment that also featured ESPN college football analyst Paul Finebaum. "He’s pretty adamant that he thinks Nick Saban will be coaching again."

McElroy also added that "if it wasn't someone notable, I'd never say a word."

According to On3's Brett McMurphy as well, McElroy also later stated that "I don't think he's coming back," and that "I don't buy that" when talking about Saban potentially missing competition and considering a comeback.

The head coach at Alabama for 17 seasons from 2007-23, Saban won six national championships with the Crimson Tide before announcing his retirement in Jan. 2024.

Saban is not expected to be at 2025 SEC football media days this week in Atlanta, but this is likely now a talking point to watch for as Alabama takes center stage this upcoming Wednesday.

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