Nick Saban might have stepped away from the sideline, but his presence still looms large over Alabama football . During ESPN’s College GameDay this weekend, the legendary former head coach made sure to defend his old program after analyst Kirk Herbstreit praised Vanderbilt’s progress since last year’s shocking upset over the Crimson Tide.

With his trademark grin, Saban reminded everyone that Alabama remains elite. “Let me speak up for Alabama now — we’re better too,” he said, drawing laughs from the panel.

The exchange reflected the intensity surrounding Alabama’s Week 6 matchup against No. 16 Vanderbilt, a revenge game nearly a year in the making.

While Saban’s words stirred nostalgia, Alabama made headlines of its own on the recruiting front. According to Hayes Fawcett on X, Clas

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