[autotag]Nick Sabam[/autotag], the greatest college football coach in the modern era, is retiring. The news was first reported by ESPN’s Chris Low on Wednesday.
Saban took over Alabama in 2007 and led the Crimson Tide on one of the greatest runs in college football history, winning six national championships in 17 seasons. He also won a title at LSU in 2003, giving him seven overall.
He spent time at Toledo and Michigan State before jumping to the SEC. He retires with a 292-71-1 record overall, including a 201-29 mark in Tuscaloosa.
Despite all of his success, the Tigers more than held their own against Saban in Jordan-Hare Stadium. Auburn won four of the teams’ nine meetings on the Plains during Saban’s tenure.
The announcement shocked the college football world and fans of the sport took to social media to react. Here are some of the best reactions:
Nick Saban is retiring, sources tell ESPN. He won six national titles at Alabama.
— Chris Low (@ClowESPN) January 10, 2024