Though many analysts are down on Dabo Swinney’s team after a disappointing 7-6 campaign in 2025, legendary former Alabama coach and current ESPN analyst Nick Saban is optimistic about Clemson entering the 2026 season. Saban had some praise for Clemson ahead of its highly anticipated Week 1 matchup against LSU, saying he expects Swinney’s squad […]
Legendary former Alabama coach and current ESPN college football analyst Nick Saban sounded off with some thoughts on Clemson heading into the 2026 season, following a highly disappointing 7-6 campaign in 2025. During an appearance on The Pat McAfee Show, Saban was asked if this is the year where Dabo Swinney and the Tigers will […]
Swinney asked if he has considered walking away from coaching
CLEMSON — Former Alabama head coach Nick Saban used what happened to Clemson in the Luke Ferrelli tampering scandal to make a point during his testimony in support of the Protect College Sports Act in the U.S. Senate Wednesday morning. The Protect the College Sports Act, which was presented by U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Ranking […]
Nick Saban clearly doesn’t care for star-ratings and isn’t a fan of the star-ranking system in recruiting. The legendary former coach and current ESPN analyst took a shot at recruiting rankings ahead of Monday night’s national championship game between Indiana and Miami. Saban called out the recruiting ranking industry while comparing a couple of former […]
Nick Saban wants to see a commissioner for college football. The legendary former coach and current ESPN College GameDay analyst recently called for the establishment of a college football commissioner. Saban says there needs to be one voice to help navigate college football through its many issues and bring order to NIL, transfers, and the […]
During Saturday’s edition of College GameDay, legendary former Alabama coach and current ESPN college football analyst Nick Saban revealed that he had a conversation with Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney this week. “I talked to Dabo this week, and I think he really has the right approach,” Saban said. “Because every obstacle has an opportunity […]
During ESPN’s College GameDay on Saturday, legendary former Alabama coach and current ESPN college football analyst Nick Saban weighed in on who’s had the more disappointing season: Clemson or Florida State? “Clemson, because they were ranked higher to start with,” Saban said. “Florida State was ranked. Both teams are having a disappointing season. But I talked to Dabo […]
During ESPN’s College GameDay on Saturday, legendary former Alabama coach and current ESPN college football analyst Nick Saban weighed in on the changing landscape of college football. Saban discussed name, image and likeness (NIL), specifically how it creates distractions with players. “The money, and the people who give it, have had an impact. But I […]
During Saturday’s edition of ESPN’s College GameDay, the analysts gave their picks for who will make this year’s ACC Championship Game. All of them picked Miami vs. Georgia Tech or Florida State. “Miami-Florida State, ACC Championship Game,” Desmond Howard said. Kirk Herbstreit predicted Miami to face Georgia Tech. Nick Saban agreed with Herbstreit. “I’m with […]