Alabama, Nick Saban and Caleb Downs

Nick Saban jokes about Caleb Downs on 'College GameDay:' 'I don't know if I can trust him'
Nick Saban landed a lot of huge recruits during his time in Tuscaloosa. But to hear him talk, very few mean as much to him as defensive back Caleb Downs. After a segment on "College GameDay" about Ohio State's superstar defensive back — who transferred ...
Nick Saban tells hilarious story about Caleb Downs & Alabama ‘swear jar’
GameDay aired a feature on Downs, his childhood and his decision to leave Alabama for the Buckeyes following the retirement of coach Nick Saban after last season. Afteward, Saban first offered praise for Downs — who was named first-team All-SEC and the national Freshman of the Year in 2023 — and then told a hilarious story about their relationship.
Nick Saban: Caleb Downs Said Alabama Was More 'Well-Prepared' for Big Games Than OSU
Ohio State safety Caleb Downs, who previously played at Alabama under Nick Saban, offered a story to his former head coach about the difference
Nick Saban Tells Cuss Story about Caleb Down, Calls Auburn 'Haunted'
It turns out that reaction was more than fitting following a story that Nick Saban told about his former player Saturday morning with College Gameday on hand for Indiana at Ohio S
Nick Saban jokingly explains why he doesn't trust former Tide S Caleb Downs
Nick Saban and the College GameDay crew set up shop in Columbus, Ohio this weekend ahead of No. 5 Indiana against No. 2 Ohio State. The Buckeyes look to dispatch the undefeated Hoosiers, who are looking to ink a signature win on their College Football Playoff resume.
Nick Saban shares hilarious story of swearing in meetings with former player Caleb Downs
Former Alabama football coach Nick Saban has been known to sometimes be a bit, er, colorful with his language. Anyone who watched Saban through the years at his press conferences at Alabama (and previ
Five-Star Safety Swindled Nick Saban Out Of $500 With Help From His Alabama Teammates
Nick Saban tried to limit his swearing during his final season at Alabama and it ended up costing him approximately $500. The money has since disappeared!
Nick Saban says Caleb Downs’ competitive IQ is ‘top tier all time’
On Saturday’s College GameDay, Saban took time to shoutout Ohio State star defender Caleb Downs. Saban coached Downs in 2023 at Alabama, but Downs transferred to the Buckeyes this offseason. Clearly, Downs made a big impression on the coach during their season together.
Nick Saban warns Texas A&M ahead of team's visit to Auburn: 'That place is haunted'
Retired Alabama coach Nick Saban knows what can happen to the opposing team at Auburn's Jordan-Hare Stadium, and he decided to give the latest visitor a heads-up.
Nick Saban claims he invented ‘LANK,’ Alabama’s 2023 rallying cry
An Alabama football “mystery” has been solved, apparently. The Crimson Tide used the “LANK” rallying cry in 2023, rebounding from an early-season slump to win the SEC title and reach the College Football Playoff.
Caleb Downs Says Ohio State Buckeyes 'Weren't Well Prepared' to Play Oregon Ducks
Despite winning by one point, the Oregon Ducks apparently hit the Ohio State Buckeyes and star safety Caleb Downs with a ...
Ohio State football has a Michigan problem, and a player who’s ready to solve it
Ohio State's starting safety came to help solve its Michigan problem. A problem he witnessed first-hand two years ago.
WATCH: Caleb Downs returns punt return for touchdown vs Indiana
It's been a long while since we've seen an Ohio State kick return of any variety taken back for a touchdown, but that drought ...
Nick Saban Doesn't Hold Back About Ohio State Buckeyes' Star
The Ohio State Buckeyes are ready for their huge showdown against the Indiana Hoosiers this afternoon. It is a game that ...