Is Nick Saban going to return to coaching? The former Alabama Crimson Tide head coach retired following the 2023 season. He's since been working as a college football analyst for ESPN. But could the legendary head coach be on the verge of a return to the sport?

Saban, 73, announced his retirement from head coaching in January 2024 winning six national titles over 17 seasons with Alabama.

Among current SEC head coaches, Smart was the one who was with Saban the longest at Alabama, spending nine seasons in Tuscaloosa, many of which came as defensive coordinator from 2008-15.