Report: Alabama coach Nick Saban retires after 17 seasons with Crimson Tide

Rose Bowl Game - Alabama v Michigan PASADENA, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 01: Head coach Nick Saban of the Alabama Crimson Tide before the CFP Semifinal Rose Bowl Game against the Michigan Wolverines at Rose Bowl Stadium on January 01, 2024 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) (Harry How/Getty Images)

January 10, 2024 at 10:13 p.m. UTC

By Ryan Young, Yahoo Sports

Nick Saban is calling it a career.

The longtime Alabama head coach told his team on Wednesday afternoon that he was retiring, according to ESPN's Chris Low.

Saban spent 17 seasons at Alabama. The Crimson Tide reached the College Football Playoff last season, but fell to Michigan in the Rose Bowl.

This post will be updated with more information shortly.

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