Alabama head football coach Nick Saban shocked the college football and sports world Wednesday as he announced his retirement, per a report from ESPN's Chris Low.
The 72-year-old Saban won six national championships while leading the Crimson Tide from 2007 to 2023. Before that, Saban won a national championship while the head coach at LSU in 2003. Saban also coached for the NFL's Miami Dolphins in 2005 and 2006 before returning to college football and leading arguably the game's greatest dynasty.
UGA head coach Kirby Smart served as the defensive coordinator for Alabama under Saban from 2007 to 2013.
He retires with the 15th most wins in college football history, having 292.
The news comes after Alabama lost to Michigan in the Rose Bowl just over a week ago, eliminating them after beating Georgia in the SEC Championship and finding themselves with a record eight College Football Playoff appearances.