Georgia Bulldogs coach Kirby Smart addressed those rumors on Tuesday, cracking a joke about Saban returning while poking fun at reports that suggested defensive analyst Will Muschamp was no longer on...

Saban, 73, announced his retirement from head coaching in January 2024 winning six national titles over 17 seasons with Alabama.

DeBoer said: “I mean, if you internally ask us, no. We fell short of making the playoffs. It’s as simple as that, right? Giving yourself a chance to go compete for a championship.”