Nick Saban and the rest of the “College GameDay” crew were live at AT&T Stadium in Dallas, setting the stage ahead of the College Football Playoff semifinal between No. 5 Texas and No. 8 Ohio State.
During the show, host Rece Davis and the crew surprised Saban with a big announcement, revealing that he has officially been inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame.
“This December, coming up in Las Vegas National Football Foundation Awards Dinner, their new Hall of Fame class will be announced,” Davis said. “And headlining that class will be the greatest college football coach in the history of the sport, Nick Saban.
Shortly afterward, the Alabama Crimson Tide social media team shared a message for their former head coach.
“A Legacy of Excellence,” @AlabamaFTBL wrote. “Congratulations, Coach Nick Saban, on your induction into the 2025 College Football Hall of Fame!”
Saban retired from coaching exactly one year ago after a 28-year career as a college football head coach. While he had stints at Toledo, Michigan State and LSU, the current “College GameDay” analyst is most known for his legendary run with Alabama.
During his career, Saban claimed seven national championships (most ever) and 10 SEC titles, with six of those national championships and eight SEC titles coming during his time with the Crimson Tide.
At 73 years old, Saban’s coaching resume is nothing short of remarkable, boasting a career record of 292 wins, 71 losses, and one tie.