Former Alabama coach Nick Saban was listed as a longshot this week on various lists identifying coaching candidates for LSU's vacancy before hammering the state of college football's coaching carousel Saturday morning.

Hours after Nick Saban jokingly referred to himself as a dumbass for putting Julian Sayin on his scout team at Alabama, the now-Ohio State star quarterback play

Former Alabama head coach Nick Saban had some strong words for Ohio State QB Julian Sayin on ESPN's "College GameDay."

Well, Saban had some thoughts about perhaps squandering an opportunity with Sayin. Saturday on ESPN's College GameDay broadcast, Saban roasted himself, saying he was a "dumbass" for overlooking Sayin's talents.

Nick Saban had jokes on Saturday’s edition of ESPN’s College GameDay.

Although Saban is frequently called out for favoring the SEC and Alabama, he revealed that he actually views the No. 1 Ohio State Buckeyes (7-0) as college football's most dominant team when the crew debated whether the Buckeyes would cover the betting spread against the Penn State Nittany Lions (3-4) on Saturday.

There will never be a debate about who the greatest college football coach of all time is. It is without question Nick Saban. Saban’s run with the Alabama Crimson Tide was a reign of dominance. It’s possible fans will never see another run like it.

Nick Saban was intense on the sideline throughout his career at Alabama, and yet, he has learned how to let loose on ESPN's "College GameDay." During this Saturday's show at the University of Utah, the crew discussed Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin's incredible 2025 season.

Happy Birthday, Coach Saban! Don’t coach another team. That’s the greatest gift you can give the Alabama fan base. Deprive yourself of doing what you love. After all, you left coaching. You got sick of it.

Halloween always brings out some impressive costumes. This year’s winner was Nick Saban’s daughter Kristen Saban. While her 74-year-old dad may not have dressed up as the former Alabama Crimson Tide legendary coach prepares for ESPN’s College GameDay from Salt Lake City, Utah, on Saturday, others on the show rocked their costumes.