The rumors began circulating in earnest on Monday after former Crimson Tide quarterback Greg McElroy said on “McElroy and Cubelic in the Morning” that he was informed by a trustworthy source that Saban — who now works as a panelist on ESPN’s “College GameDay” — would return to coaching in the future.

Former Alabama QB and ESPN commentator Greg McElroy caused quite a stir when he started a rumor earlier in the week that he believes his former head coach, Nick Saban, will get back into coaching.

Nick Saban and Urban Meyer ruled an era of college football that has sunsetted. Could they thrive in this landscape? Probably.