Nick Saban voices “the biggest question” looming over Alabama

Nick Saban voiced his opinion on the chances of the Alabama Crimson Tide in the upcoming college football season. According to the legendary coach, the Tide has enough firepower to compete against anyone if they remain healthy.

He voiced the ‘biggest question’ looming over the team that he coached for 17 seasons during the 2024 SEC Media Days.

"I think depth of the team would be the biggest question. If Alabama can stay healthy, I think they have enough good first line players to compete against anybody,” Saban said on ESPN’s SEC Media Days 2024 coverage.

The 72-year-old predicts the Texas Longhorns will face the Georgia Bulldogs in the SEC championship game this season. He mentioned that while he has faith in DeBoer's Alabama, they need to address certain issues before they can be considered strong contenders.

“I believe in our Alabama team too. I believe in Jalen Milroe. But until the issues in the secondary get resolved, it’s hard to kind of jump on that bandwagon," Saban added.

Saban stepped down from the helm at Tuscaloosa after last season, bringing down the curtains on a long and successful coaching career. He has been succeeded by the former Washington Huskies head coach, Kalen DeBoer.

The Crimson Tide defeated the Bulldogs in the SEC championship game last season, ending Kirby Smart’s run at a three-peat. It remains to be seen if Kalen DeBoer can build on his predecessor’s success.

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Nick Saban denied entry into the SEC Media Days 2024

For the first time in decades, Nick Saban came to attend the SEC Media Days event while not coaching. But a change in designation also means a change in rules. And the legendary head coach turned football analyst learned it in a bizarre fashion.

The 72-year-old made his debut appearance as an analyst at SEC Media Days 2024 in Dallas on Monday. He started the day in a bumpy manner when he forgot his media credentials in his room and had to go back to get them. Fellow commentator Benjamin Watson joked that someone would get fired for stopping Saban from entering.

Nick Saban is now part of the ESPN crew covering college football. Starting this season, he will be seen analyzing plays on the network’s flagship College Gameday program.