Nick Saban has expressed his thoughts on the current state of football, including how NIL is pushing players to bounce around the transfer portal based on the type of money they will receive.
The ability for players to capitalize on NIL has led some schools to thrive over others, most notably the Ohio State Buckeyes, a school that has a $20 million roster based on NIL recruits.
Well, Saban had a hilarious comment during ESPN's “College GameDay,” the show he'll appear on after retiring as Alabama's head coach last season, when he discussed the Buckeyes' roster.
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Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day looks on before a game against the Akron Zips at Ohio Stadium. (Joseph Maiorana-USA TODAY Sports)
“You guys keep talking about a $20 million roster. If you don't play the right players, you're going to be out of luck,” Saban said bluntly.
WARNING: The video below contains explicit language.
Saban's colleagues on the panel laughed after hearing him swear on live television. Veteran college analyst Kirk Herbstreit followed up by saying, “Congratulations, you just revolutionized the Internet.”
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Ohio State athletic director Ross Bjork told Yahoo Sports in an interview that head coach Ryan Day's football roster costs $20 million.
On one hand, the astronomical cost indicates the amount of talent Day and his coaching staff were able to recruit to Ohio State. But the reality is that teams are now recruiting with money and also selling the program's players, giving teams like the Buckeyes an edge over others.
Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day watches warmups before Saturday's NCAA Division I football game against the Akron Zips at Ohio Stadium. (IMAGE)
Among that talent are several players who decided to stay in college despite having the opportunity to be drafted into the NFL.
Running back TreVeyon Henderson, defensive back Jack Sawyer, wide receiver Emeka Egbuka and more decided to stay and continue collecting NIL deals while pursuing a national title.
Day was also able to sign quarterback Will Howard, who transferred after four years at Kansas State. He is expected to be a starter for the Buckeyes in the season opener. And the Buckeyes had the fifth-highest recruiting class of 2024 according to 247 Sports, bringing in fresh talent that can make an immediate impact.
Nick Saban delivers remarks to the assembled crowd of friends, supporters and agencies on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024, at Bryant-Denny Stadium during Nick's Kids Foundation Annual Luncheon. (IMAGE)
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The Buckeyes, the No. 2 team in the country to open their season, will face the Akron Zips on Saturday to begin their quest for a spot in the newly expanded College Football Playoff.
