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Karl Rasmussen

Nick Saban Retiring From Alabama Left College Football Fans in Disbelief

Alabama Crimson Tide coach Nick Saban is reportedly retiring following the conclusion of the 2023 college football season, according to Chris Low of ESPN.

Saban coached 17 seasons at Alabama, where he won six national championships, including three during the College Football Playoff era. He won 217 games with the program, boasting an impressive 88.7% winning percentage and a 16-7 record in bowl games. His last game with the Crimson Tide was a loss against Michigan in this year’s Rose Bowl.

Saban, 72, is the fifth winningest coach in college football history, with 297 career wins.

The news of Saban’s retirement stunned the college football world, as fans and media members alike were in disbelief over the unexpected departure of the longtime coach. 

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