It's a new year and a new reality for Alabama football. After hearing arguments for why Alabama should've been chosen for the College Football Playoff over SMU, Indiana or any playoff team without the pedigree of Alabama,

Nick Saban is letting Alabama head football coach Kalen DeBoer run the ship as the Crimson Tide prepare for a bowl game rematch with Michigan.

Nick Saban has long been a supporter of Alabama basketball. He showed up at the Crimson Tide's non-conference finale vs South Dakota State.