This article was originally published on www.si.com/college/texas as Alabama Coach Shows Respect to Steve Sarkisian, Texas Longhorns. Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian and Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Kalen DeBoer may not have met as SEC foes yet, but make no mistake, the two are very familiar with each other.

The 73-year-old Saban retired after the 2023 season, and currently works as an analyst for ESPN’s College GameDay. He’s given no indication that he might one day return to the sideline, but such rumors will probably always exist as long as he’s alive and healthy.

The Big Ten’s recent success has put a dent in the SEC’s reputation as the nation’s dominant conference. SEC coaches, players and Commissioner Greg Sankey have

Rumors began with former Alabama quarterback Greg McElroy sharing that someone "in the know" and "notable" told him that Saban is not done coaching. That quote caught on like wildfire in Atlanta, with just about every coach with any connection to Saban fielding questions about his potential comeback during the week.

There have been more than 100 head coaching changes among Alabama high school football teams in the offseason. Which new coach will make the biggest impact on his team in 2025? That’s the latest question we posed to our panel of AL.

Speculation about Nick Saban's future keeps swirling after one of his former players suggested he may return to coaching.

ESPN’s Football Power Index (FPI) is designed to evaluate team strength and serve as a reliable predictor of a team’s performance throughout the season. According to the FPI, Alabama is ranked as the No. 3 team in the nation, trailing only the Texas Longhorns and the Georgia Bulldogs.