Nick Saban has now been retired from coaching the Alabama Crimson Tide for just over a year. In that short time, the sport has evolved dramatically. In fact, college football was already undergoing significant changes just before he decided to hang up his whistle.

Jayden Daniels is taking the National Football League by storm during his rookie campaign with the Washington Commanders with the organization now one win away from the Super Bowl. Daniels shined during his time with the LSU Tigers throughout the 2022 and 2023 seasons while rewriting the record books during his final year.

Alabama faced a third-and-6 from the Sooners’ 27-yard line with just over 13 minutes left in the second quarter. Tua Tagovailoa took the shotgun snap and quickly fired a pass to running back Josh Jacobs, left unchecked coming out of the backfield. Waiting at the 5-yard line was safety Robert Barnes

Following his legendary tenure as Alabama's head coach, Nick Saban will be inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame as part of the 2025 class.

Nick Saban and Larry Blakeney have been named to the college football class of 2025.