The Alabama Crimson Tide football program will rename the playing field at Bryant-Denny Stadium after former head coach Nick Saban.
The University of Alabama's football program is expected to honor Nick Saban by renaming the playing field at Bryant-Denny Stadium after the legendary former head coach, according to multiple reports.
The playing surface is expected to be renamed Nick Saban Field. The University of Alabama system board of trustees is scheduled to meet Friday for "the consideration of resolution approving a naming at Bryant-Denny Stadium at UA," according to There is expected to be a ceremony to dedicate the new field name on Sept. 7, when the Crimson Tide take on South Florida in their second game of the 2024 season at Bryant-Denny Stadium.
Saban, 72, spent 17 seasons in Alabama, compiling a 206-29 record while winning six national championships and leading the Crimson Tide to nine SEC titles. Saban's seven total national titles are the most of all-time, one more than fellow Alabama legend Paul "Bear" Bryant.Bryant-Denny Stadium was first constructed in 1929 and was initially named Denny Stadium after former university president George Denny.
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