"I don't think he's done" - Lane Kiffin predicts Nick Saban's future amid rumors on Alabama legend returning to coach football

Nick Saban retired from coaching in January 2024. However, there have been recent rumors suggesting that the legendary coach could come out of retirement to coach again.

On Monday, Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin added fuel to rumors of Saban potentially returning to coaching. When asked if he would have Saban as part of his Rebels coaching staff, Kiffin had an interesting response.

"He (Saban) is not going to need me to hire him," Kiffin said. "I don't think he's done. I think he'll be back. Whether that's college or NFL, I think he'll be back."

Kiffin knows Saban well, having worked under the legendary coach at Alabama. Kiffin was the Tide's offensive coordinator from 2014 to 2016 and helped the team win the national title in 2015.

Saban won seven national titles as a coach, six of them came at Alabama, while his first championship came at LSU in 2004. Since retiring, Saban signed with ESPN as an analyst and was part of the College GameDay crew last season.

SEC analyst Paul Finebaum explains why he thinks Nick Saban won't return to coaching

Former Alabama HC Nick Saban - Source: Imagn

SEC analyst Paul Finebaum appeared to quell the rumors of Nick Saban potentially returning to coaching. Finebaum appeared on the "McElroy & Cubelic In The Morning" show on Monday and was asked for his opinion on whether Saban would un-retire at 73.

“No,” Finebaum said when asked if he believed Saban was considering a return. “I ran into somebody the other day who spends time with Saban in Florida … He said Saban is literally having the time of his life. And why wouldn't he?”

Finebaum explained that Saban is enjoying his retired life, away from coaching. The analyst also added that the seven-time national title winner has found a new hobby in golfing.

Across his collegiate career, Saban served as a head coach at Toledo, Michigan State, LSU and Alabama. He compiled a 292–71–1 record.

Saban will be inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in December.