Terry Saban, wife of former Alabama football coach Nick Saban, has dismissed rumors that her husband may return to college football coaching. During an interview, she expressed that the couple is currently enjoying their life away from the coaching spotlight and that they would not want to disrupt the opportunities for younger coaches.
The speculation arose after ESPN host Pat McAfee mentioned that Saban’s name had been linked to a potential return to the sidelines, particularly for the Penn State Nittany Lions position, with a mention of an alleged $50 million offer. Saban himself concurred with his wife’s sentiment, humorously referring to her as “Mrs. Always Right.” He stepped down as the head coach of the Crimson Tide before the 2024 season, with Kalen DeBoer taking over at Alabama.
Penn State recently fired James Franklin following a loss to Northwestern, prompting several high-profile candidates to be linked with the job. For now, Terry Smith has been named the interim head coach, with the Nittany Lions suffering another loss to Iowa on Saturday, 25-24. The situation continues to generate interest in the college football coaching landscape, as fans and analysts await the next move in the ongoing search for a new head coach at Penn State.