Saban, who announced his retirement following his and the Crimson Tide’s eighth appearance in the College Football Playoff, will put on a headset and pick up a microphone for ESPN “primarily as an analyst on the set of College Gameday”, according to a release.

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“ESPN and College Gameday have played such an important role in the growth of college football, and I’m honored to have the opportunity to join their team,” Saban stated in a release. “I’ll do my best to offer additional insights and perspectives to contribute to College GameDay, the ultimate Saturday tradition for college football fans.”

Saban’s retirement sent shock waves around college football, and it also tipped a domino in the coaching carousel that has seen at least three head coaches take openings in succession of one another.

Kalen DeBoer departed Washington for the opening at Alabama, Jedd Fisch left his post at Arizona for the Huskies opening and Brent Brennan took the position with the Wildcats after coaching at San Jose State.

According to a release, Saban will “also contribute to ESPN’s extensive, multi-day NFL Draft coverage, and make appearances tied to SEC Media Days across ESPN platforms, including SEC Network.”

“Nick Saban is a singular, iconic presence in college football,” ESPN Chairman Jimmy Pitaro stated in a release. “He is also an extremely gifted communicator, who will immediately add even more credibility, authority and entertainment value to ESPN, including our esteemed College GameDay show.”

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Saban’s first assignment and additional details “will be announced at a later date,” according to a release.

ESPN’s College Gameday completed its 30th season on the road and 37th overall after last season. It finished as the “second-most watched season since 2011 and fourth-best all time,” according to a release.

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According to Troy Hutchinson of Rivals, new Wildcats head coach Brent Brennan will bring Babers aboard.

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Babers will also serve as quarterbacks coach, according to Rivals.

Babers arrives at Arizona for the second time in his coaching career. He first worked there from 1995-2000 as offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach, which lasted from 1998-2000.

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The former Syracuse head coach compiled a 41-55 record with the Orange from 2016-23.

Prior to Syracuse, Babers spent two seasons as head coach at Bowling Green from 2014-15.

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Niumatalolo joins the Spartans program after he was named director of leadership at UCLA prior to last season.

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He succeeds former head coach Brent Brennan, who took the opening at Arizona in wake of Jedd Fisch’s departure for Washington.

“We are thrilled that Coach Niumatalolo has accepted the opportunity to lead our football program,” San Jose State athletics director Jeff Konya stated in a release. “He is a proven winner and brought the Naval Academy to unprecedented heights by winning eight or more games in nine seasons during his tenure. It’s impressive when you see that he had success against national brands like Notre Dame, Virginia, Kansas State and Pittsburgh, and even finished ranked inside the top 25 twice. We believe he is the right fit to build off the foundation laid here at San José State and will have the Spartans competing for Mountain West championships on a consistent basis.”

Niumatalolo is the all-time leader in wins at Navy where he went 109-83 over 15 seasons from 2007-22. The Midshipmen won six bowl games under Niumatalolo, a school record.

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According to Pete Thamel of ESPN, San Jose State zeroed in on Niumatalolo who “is expected to target an offensive coordinator for some type of wide-open and pass-heavy system.”

Niumatalolo’s contract is a five-year agreement, according to Thamel.

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Brennan will replace former Arizona head coach Jedd Fisch, who took the opening at Washington after Kalen DeBoer departed for Alabama.

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“I am so blessed and excited to come back to the University of Arizona,” Brennan stated in a release. “This incredible university is special to my family and I as it’s where I started as a coach as part Coach (Dick) Tomey’s legacy. I can’t wait to meet the players, families, fans, alumni and supporters and build on the success the players and staff have started. Bear Down and Go Cats!”

According to Pete Thamel of ESPN, Brennan arrives at Arizona on a five-year deal.

Brennan comes with almost 10 years experience as a head coach. He’s served as leader of the Spartans program since 2017.

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Brennan led San Jose State to three bowl game appearances, most in program history. He also guided the Spartans to a 7-6 record this season and a 7-5 mark in 2022, recording the first back-to-back seasons over .500 for the first time since 1991-92.

“I am incredibly excited to announce Brent Brennan as the next Head Football Coach at the University of Arizona,” Arizona Vice President and Director of Athletics Dave Heeke stated in a release. “Brent is an exceptional leader with a background of championship success on the field, on the recruiting trail, and as leader in the community.  With strong connections to the Tucson community and an appreciation for the rich legacy of our program under legendary Head Coach Dick Tomey, Brent’s vision to continue the upward trajectory of Arizona Football is rooted in the historical excellence of the program. As we begin a new era, Brent Brennan is the ideal leader for our student-athletes, staff, campus and Southern Arizona community as we write the next great chapters of Arizona Football.” 

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