There are 18 active FBS head coaches that spent time on Nick Saban's staff at Alabama, including the two leading their teams in the College Football Playoff National Championship

All four remaining CFP teams are led by former Nick Saban assistants at Alabama. They all learned how to run a program under the coaching legend.

Nick Saban had a chance to weigh in on the state of Alabama football after 2025 on Wednesday on the Pat McAfee Show. McAfee questioned whether Alabama should have hired a Saban disciple to replace him considering all four coaches left in the playoff once worked for Saban at Alabama.

Legendary college football coach Nick Saban delivers a strong message about Kalen DeBoer and Alabama after their CFP loss.

Nick Saban explained why Alabama chose Kalen DeBoer as his successor instead of one of his former assistants following his retirement.

Hoosiers coach Curt Cignetti was Alabama’s wide receivers coach and recruiting coordinator from 2007-10. He helped the Crimson Tide to the 2009 national championship, its first of six under Saban.

The former Crimson Tide coach joined ESPN's "The Pat McAfee Show," this week to discuss the disappointing end to Alabama's 2025 season, as well as the success of his former assistants.

Here's where Nick Saban stands on Alabama football and Kalen DeBoer after the Crimson Tide's CFP loss to Indiana.

The Houston Texans secured their first road playoff win in franchise history, beating the Pittsburgh Steelers 30-6.