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Urban Meyer Says There's 1 Kind Of Job Nick Saban Might Take

Originally posted on The Spun | By Chris Rosvoglou | Last updated Jul 17, 2025 3:32 PM ET

Will Nick Saban return to coaching? That seems to be the No. 1 topic in the college football world this week.

While at SEC Media Days this past Monday, former Alabama quarterback Greg McElroy said he heard from a "notable source" that Saban could return to the sideline. The seven-time national champion is currently an analyst on ESPN's "College GameDay." Although he seems happy with that role, we apparently have to stay alert for a comeback attempt.

"A very much in the know person that I have a lot of respect for and have spent a lot of time around, and just really, really admire -- they seem to think Nick Saban is not done coaching," McElroy said. "He's pretty adamant that he thinks Nick Saban will be coaching again. If it wasn't someone notable, I would never say a word. He is of firm belief that Nick Saban will coach in college football again."

During an appearance on "The Herd" this Thursday, former Ohio State head coach Urban Meyer suggested that Saban is itching to coach again.

"I have not talked to him about this. I could guess - because I know him fairly well - that it's not a little scratch, it's probably a pretty big scratch," Meyer told FS1 host Colin Cowherd.

Meyer then suggested Saban would go to the NFL if he decides to coach again.

"I would say there's very little to no chance he would get involved in college. But I think he would take phone calls from the NFL."

Saban coached the Miami Dolphins from 2005-2006, owning a 15-17 record. He then went to Alabama and cemented his status as one of the all-time greats in the history of sports.

It would be awfully fascinating to watch Saban coach an NFL team again. Will he be presented the opportunity though? Only time will tell.

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