Greg McElroy Sets the Record Straight on Nick Saban’s Return After Stirring Speculation originally appeared on Athlon Sports. There was one big question on everybody's mind during the first day of the annual SEC Football Media Days on Monday, and that was whether or not the legendary Nick Saban would return to coaching.

Alabama coach Kalen DeBoer needs the rumor of Nick Saban returning to coaching like a drowned man needs a drink. Hugh Freeze needs it even less.

Before the SEC preseason media poll is released, perceived favorites have emerged at the top. Alabama, Georgia, LSU, and Texas will likely get a ton of votes to emerge as SEC Champions in December. ESPN’s Greg McElroy certainly believes so,

That confidence seemed to rub off on the national media. On the SEC Network set the next day, former Alabama quarterback and ESPN analyst Greg McElroy made a bold statement about the Tigers going into the season. “The dark horse [in the SEC] is Auburn,” McElroy said.

Johnny Manziel says he would've stayed longer at Texas A&M if he could've benefited off of his NIL. Former Texas A&M quarterback and Heisman Trophy winner Johnny Manziel has never shied away from the topic of athletes being able to profit off of their name, image and likeness .

Saban, who coached Alabama to six national championships from 2009-20, retired after the 2023 season. Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin said Monday that he thought Saban might even be back this season.

Kalen DeBoer said he thought former Alabama football coach Nick Saban was enjoying his current role with ESPN.

Former Alabama quarterback Greg McElroy adds fuel to a fire regarding a Nick Saban rumor everyone saw coming originally appeared on A to Z Sports.

On his podcast "Always College Football," ESPN's Greg McElroy mentioned that some believe Oklahoma State can return to contention in the conference; however, he does not share that optimism. Oklahoma State head football coach Mike Gundy speaks during a press conference at Boone Pickens Stadium in Stillwater, Okla.