Paul Finebaum recently discussed the possibility of former Alabama head coach Nick Saban becoming the “commissioner of college football” during an interview.
The idea was initially proposed by Penn State coach James Franklin last month as college football leaders look for ways to reshape the sport.
Finebaum downplayed the idea, not because he doubts Saban’s leadership abilities, but because he doesn’t see the current conference commissioners of the power-4 leagues relinquishing their control.
“The reason why there won’t be a commissioner is that the [4 conference] commissioners are not about to cede power,” Finebaum told AL.com this week. “They hold it all. And they’re not giving it to Nick Saban.”
Finebaum also noted that Saban is already a key figure whose advice college football leaders seek.
“There could be an advisory role,” Finebaum added. “But it’s not as if Nick Saban isn’t consulted. He has been. I know the SEC commissioner has always talked to him … I don’t mean to diminish Saban, but it’s not like he has anything new to add that hasn’t already been suggested.”
Saban is set to remain in his role as a College GameDay analyst for 2025.
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