Nick Saban to be inducted into MAC Hall of Fame in 2024 class

Former Alabama coach Nick Saban has been selected for induction into the Mid-American Conference Hall of Fame, the league announced on Friday afternoon.

Saban will be one of six new inductees, along with former Ohio coach Frank Solich.

One of the most well-recognized figures in the sport, Saban played defensive back at Kent State from 1970-72. He also served as a graduate assistant and linebackers coach there from 1973-76 before later returning the league at another program.

In 1990, Saban spent one year as the head coach at Toledo, guiding the Rockets to a 9-2 record and a finish as co-champions of the MAC.

But while Saban has some experience in the MAC, it’s what he did elsewhere that earned him the title as one of the game’s all-time greats.

Nick Saban has won more national championships than any coach in the modern era, claiming seven crowns. He won them at multiple programs, too, doing so at both LSU and Alabama.

His teams reached the College Football Playoffs at Alabama eight times in 10 possible appearances. His overall record is immaculate.

Saban compiled a 297-71-1 (.806) collegiate coaching record, including a 206-29 (.877) mark in Tuscaloosa. His teams won a combined 11 SEC titles, going 11-1 in SEC Championship Games, including nine at Alabama (9-1 record) and two at LSU (2-0 mark).

His track record producing quality players at Alabama is also nearly unrivaled.

His players at Alabama have won 66 All-America honors by 58 different individuals over the past 16 seasons. Eight players have been named two-time All-Americans along with 46 consensus honors and 25 unanimous selections. Will Anderson Jr. became the first two-time unanimous All-American in Alabama history.

Now, with his coaching days behind him, Nick Saban is turning to broadcasting. He will appear on ESPN, most prominently as a member of the ever-popular College GameDay program, going forward.