Alabama football fans knew Jan. 10, 2024, had to arrive at some point.
That was the day Nick Saban revealed he would be retiring after 17 seasons of coaching the Crimson Tide.
Some Alabama supporters might have reminisced about the nine Southeastern Conference championships or the six national titles that Saban’s teams delivered, while others may have looked forward to who would be his successor.
The field at Alabama’s Bryant-Denny Stadium has been named after legendary former football head coach Nick Saban.
Alabama’s board of trustees and committee officially approved the honor, meaning the Crimson Tide will play on Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium.
ESPN’s Chris Low first reported the news on Thursday.
A ceremony honoring Saban will be held on Sept. 7 as the Crimson Tide face off against South Florida.
Saban retired on Jan. 10 after spending 17 seasons at Alabama, winning six national championships with the school.
Saban has been recognized for his sustained success with the Crimson Tide before, as the school built a statue of him in 2011.
The 72-year-old also confirmed that he would stay in Tuscaloosa and still have an office in the stadium during a Jan. 11 interview with ESPN’s Rece Davis (9:00 mark).
Saban won 201 games with Alabama, earning 13 SEC championships.
This included an impressive victory over Georgia in the 2023 title game, ending the Bulldogs’ unbeaten streak and securing a spot in the College Football Playoff.
