“He’s NOT Coming Back” — Nick Saban’s Daughter Shuts Down Wild Coaching Comeback Rumors With One Bold Post
The college football world lit up this week with whispers of a potential Nick Saban comeback. Fans held their breath. Coaches weighed in. Media ran wild. But in the middle of the chaos, one person close to the Alabama legend has delivered a mic-drop moment — his daughter, Kristen Saban. And her message? Dad’s not coming back… and it’s time everyone moved on.
Speculation swirled across the college football landscape after a bold claim by former Alabama quarterback and current ESPN analyst Greg McElroy. He suggested that someone “very much in the know” believed Nick Saban — the seven-time national champion — wasn’t quite finished with coaching. The rumor exploded, spreading like wildfire across social media and dominating headlines during this week’s SEC Media Days in Atlanta.
The idea of Saban stepping back onto the sidelines was met with a mix of excitement, skepticism, and even some wishful thinking from fans and analysts alike. Multiple SEC head coaches were asked about the possibility, including Alabama’s new leader Kalen DeBoer, Georgia’s Kirby Smart, Ole Miss’ Lane Kiffin, and LSU’s Brian Kelly.
DeBoer respectfully addressed the buzz, saying, “He’s one of the greatest to ever do it, so he’s earned the right to do what he wants. I think the best part of what Coach Saban is doing right now is, he’s still involved in the game. He brings passion to it.”
While Saban himself stayed silent on the rumor, someone much closer to the situation decided to set the record straight — his daughter, Kristen Saban.
Taking to Instagram, Kristen posted a short but powerful message to her story:
“He’s not coming back to coaching, hate to break it to you [laughing emoji] you had your time.”
That one sentence silenced the speculation more effectively than any press conference could.
Saban, who retired after the 2023 season and is entering his second year as a key analyst for ESPN’s College GameDay, has shown no indication publicly that he’s considering a return. Though he still watches film, advises colleagues, and keeps his legendary football mind sharp, it appears that his days on the sideline are indeed behind him.
So for those dreaming of one last ride with Coach Saban leading the charge — it’s time to let go. The GOAT has passed the torch… and according to the family, he’s not picking it back up.
