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Watch: Nick Saban Learns About Being Elected to College Football HOF
Before kickoff of the College Football Playoff semifinal game on Friday night, West Virginia native Nick Saban received the news that he’s been elected to the College Football Hall of Fame.
Saban was informed of the news live on the air during ESPN’s College GameDay show. He was told he was the first inductee of the 2025 class to be announced.
Nick Saban will be joining the College Football Hall of Fame‼️
Well-deserved 👏 pic.twitter.com/fCWcpYWkNI
— College GameDay (@CollegeGameDay) January 10, 2025
Saban capped off his career after the 2024 season with a 292-71-1 college record, seven National Championships, 11 SEC titles and multiple Coach of the Year honors.
Saban arrived in Alabama in 2007 after a failed stint in the NFL as head coach of the Miami Dolphins. He then embarked on an illustrious run that would elevate his entire resume and stature to an epic level, making him the most accomplished college football coach ever. Saban won six of his seven National Championships at Alabama.
The 73-year-old also produced 44 NFL draft picks during his tenure as leader of the Crimson Tide. Before his success at Alabama, Saban won a National Championship at LSU, led Michigan State from 1995 to 1999 and served on Bill Belichick’s staff with the Cleveland Browns.
Saban served on the WVU staff as defensive backs coach from 1978-79 at the beginning of his coaching career.
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