Former Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban was the talk of the town this week in Atlanta at SEC Media Days when a rumor emerged that wanted to return to coaching.
Many doubted and debunked the idea throughout the week, but according to one of the best sources possible, the claim is not true.
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Saban’s daughter Kristen took to Instagram yesterday to do a bit of trolling, posting a cryptic video of her father walking out of the tunnel before a second post told fans he’s not coming back:
“He’s not coming back to coaching, hate to break it to you,” Kristen said with a laughing emoji. “You had your time.”
Nick Saban's daughter Kristen on the recent coaching return rumor
"he's not coming back to coaching, hate to break it to you 😂 you had your time."
🔗 https://t.co/vcxlvpZqS0 pic.twitter.com/8uOgJIGsDU
— Charlie Potter (@Charlie_Potter) July 17, 2025
Unless someone knows something his own daughter does not — don’t hold your breath.
Michael Brauner is a Senior Sports Analyst and Contributing Writer for Yellowhammer News. You can follow him on Twitter @MBraunerWNSP and hear him every weekday morning from 6 to 9 a.m. on “The Opening Kickoff” on WNSP-FM 105.5, available free online.