Nick Saban may have another job title on the way.
The former Alabama football coach is expected to be named a co-chair of an upcoming federal commission on collegiate athletics set up by President Donald Trump according to a report by The Athletic. Saban would be a co-chair along with a “prominent businessman with deep ties to college athletics.”
According to multiple reports, Trump is directing aides to explore issues facing college sports including Name, Image and Likeness, the transfer portal, conference realignment and Title IX.
Saban introduced Trump during a special University of Alabama commencement ceremony featuring the President on May 1 at Coleman Coliseum.
According to a report by The Wall Street Journal, Saban spoke with Trump ahead of his commencement address about the state of NIL and how he thought it had affected collegiate athletics, a conversation which reportedly led to a consideration of an executive order.
Saban retired from his post as Alabama football coach ahead of the 2024 season, ending his Crimson Tide career with 201 wins — the second most in SEC history — and six national championships.
In Alabama’s first post-Saban season, led by coach Kalen DeBoer, the Crimson Tide finished 9-4.
Colin Gay covers Alabama football for The Tuscaloosa News, part of the USA TODAY Network. Reach him at cgay@gannett.com or follow him @_ColinGay on X, formerly known as Twitter.
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