Nick Saban was born October 31, 1951, so he is 74 as of 2026. Recent reporting around his age has focused on retirement discussions in early 2024 when he cited age and health considerations, though he subsequently said he intended to keep coaching for as long as Alabama would have him. For the latest, several outlets note he was 72 in 2023–2024 and 70–74 range depending on the date, with ongoing dialogue about longevity and the “mental grind” of the job. If you’d like, I can pull the most current, date-stamped sources and summarize any new statements from Saban or Alabama since 2024.[3][4][9][10]
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Nick Saban cited his age and health concerns to his Alabama team when explaining his bombshell decision to retire, according to multiple sources.
www.sportsbusinessjournal.comAlabama coach Nick Saban, 70, reiterated that he still plans on coaching as long as the Crimson Tide will have him: "First of all, I feel like a young man."
www.espn.comSaban spoke with "SportsCenter" about his decision to retire at age 72
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sports.betmgm.comOne of the highest paid and most successful coaches in collegiate football history, he led LSU to a National Championship in 2003 and Alabama to National Championships in 2009, 2011, 2012, 2015 and 2017.
www.famousbirthdays.comNick Saban, whose full name is Nicholas Lou Saban Jr., was born on October 31, 1951, making him 72 years old as of January 2024. Saban is a former American football coach who last served as the head football coach at the University of Alabama from 2007 to 2023. Throughout his illustrious career, Saban has become widely
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www.on3.comPaul Finebaum discussed the age of Nick Saban, giving a timetable for the Alabama legend's retirement and his future.
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