Nick Saban and ESPN have made it official. The legendary head coach will be on College GameDay and more to talk college football this year.

ESPN announced Wednesday that Saban has joined the network as a college football analyst. His primary role will be on College GameDay, the network’s long-running traveling pregame show. GameDay’s current lineup features host Rece Davis, analysts Lee Corso, Kirk Herbstreit, Desmond Howard and Pat McAfee, as well as college football insider Pete Thamel, reporters Jen Lada and Jess Sims, and college football betting analyst ‘Stanford Steve’ Coughlin.

“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 said in an ESPN 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.”

Fans will get to hear Saban’s insights and perspectives before he sits at the GameDay desk. Saban will also contribute to the ESPN networks’ coverage of the NFL Draft and SEC Media Days. The 2024 NFL Draft is set for April 25-27 in Detroit. SEC Media Days will be held July 15-18 at the Omni Hotel in Dallas.

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ESPN says Saban’s first assignment will be revealed at a later date.

“Nick Saban is a singular, iconic presence in college football,” ESPN Chairman Jimmy Pitaro said in a press 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.”

Speculation that Saban could land a GameDay role started shortly after he announced his retirement from coach in January. A seven-time national champion, Saban’s college head coaching record is 292-71-1. He spent the past 17 seasons at Alabama, winning six national titles, with previous stops at LSU, Michigan State, Toledo and the NFL’s Miami Dolphins.