Nick Saban's daughter, Kristen, shares hats he wore on College GameDay, jokes he's an 'influencer'

Nick Saban has been many things during his career in football. From player to assistant coach to being a head coach at the college, pro and then college level to now being an analyst for ESPN, Saban has just about done it all.

And now, it seems, he has become a fashion influencer.

After Saban busted out a pair of fashionable hats on ESPN’s College GameDay on Friday evening and Saturday morning, many were wondering where they came from. And his daughter, Kristen Saban, came to the aid of fans by sharing some details on her dad’s headware.

One is the Scala Classico men’s crushable felt Outback hat, which she posted — along with a slew of others, along with links to buy them — on her Instagram story.

“Nic the influencer,” she wrote. “Don’t yall worry. You already know I’m making a roundup of hats with links for you.”

The one Saban wore on Friday night, which drew plenty of ribbing from his GameDay cohort, appears to be the Scala Sunday Afternoon Rambler in olive.

Pat McAfee dubbed it his “Indiana Jones” hat as the show started from just outside Notre Dame Stadium. Later in the first segment, Rece Davis mentioned Saban’s fashion choice, which led McAfee to point out the legendary coach was debating even wearing it.

That led McAfee to poll the audience in attendance for the show. It’s safe to say, Saban’s hat was a hit with the fans standing before Touchdown Jesus.

THIS IS THE HAT COACH

THANK YOU CROWD #CollegeGameDay pic.twitter.com/vUidzEvh8P

— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) December 20, 2024

“Hey, real quick, crowd. Can you see the hat Nick Saban is wearing right now?” McAfee said. “He was debating on whether or not to wear it. If you like it, can you make some noise, please? … If you think he shouldn’t have worn it, you can make some noise now. Made the right decision, brother.”

Saban was later the subject of some needling from comedian Shane Gillis, who also joked that Saban cheated and paid for players when he was the Alabama head coach.

“I was just joking around. I don’t think the SEC paid players, ever,” Gillis deadpanned. “I’m joking. Is this not a fun show? A serious show? Alabama Jones is very serious. Get the whip, Indy!”

While he was on the receiving end of some humor for his look, Saban evidently got people interested — and don’t be surprised if there’s a surge in similar hats being donned on campuses around the country.