Alabama coach Kalen DeBoer needs the rumor of Nick Saban returning to coaching like a drowned man needs a drink. Hugh Freeze needs it even less.

During a Monday morning interview on the "Mac and Cube" show in Birmingham, former Alabama quarterback and current Saban coworker Greg McElroy said he spoke to someone who is adamant Saban will return to the college football ranks.

Former Alabama QB Greg McElroy made news at SEC Media Days on his radio show stating people in the know think Nick Saban might coach again. Then he was surprised that comment went viral?

Former Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback and current college football analyst Greg McElroy generated headlines when he recently revealed that a person "in the know" believes there's a chance that legendary college head coach Nick Saban could return to the sidelines as soon as next year.

Here's why the former Alabama quarterback believes the 73-year-old, seven-time national champion will return to the sidelines.

Kalen DeBoer said he thought former Alabama football coach Nick Saban was enjoying his current role with ESPN.

Saban, who coached Alabama to six national championships from 2009-20, retired after the 2023 season. Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin said Monday that he thought Saban might even be back this season.

Greg McElroy Sets the Record Straight on Nick Saban’s Return After Stirring Speculation originally appeared on Athlon Sports. There was one big question on everybody's mind during the first day of the annual SEC Football Media Days on Monday, and that was whether or not the legendary Nick Saban would return to coaching.

One year of missing the College Football Playoff has second-year coach Kalen DeBoer feeling the pressure to restore the Crimson Tide’s status as one of the nation’s top teams in 2025.