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Nick Saban Wins Sports Emmy for College GameDay Role

The Hall of Fame coach turned analyst earned the Outstanding Personality/Emerging Talent award and will return to ESPN for the 2025 season.

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Feb 28, 2025; Birmingham, AL, USA; The University of Alabama celebrated the retirement of Dr. Ginger Gilmore from the athletic training staff Friday at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Nick Saban speaks in front of a photograph of Gilmore administering IV fluids.

Overview

  • Nick Saban received the Sports Emmy Award for Outstanding Personality/Emerging Talent for his work on ESPN’s College GameDay.
  • The former Alabama coach edged out nominees including Ryan Fitzpatrick, Jason Kelce, Richard Sherman, and Jay Wright.
  • Saban transitioned to broadcasting in 2024 after retiring as Alabama’s head coach, where he won six national championships and 201 games in the SEC.
  • He has been positively received in his analyst role, bringing coaching insights to College GameDay, and is confirmed to return for the upcoming season.
  • Saban, who was recently named a 2025 College Football Hall of Fame inductee, humorously downplayed his award, crediting his team at ESPN for his success.