TUSCALOOSA, Ala (WDNews) – The University of Alabama is poised to rename its football field in tribute to the legendary coach Nick Saban.
The playing surface will soon be known as “Nick Saban Field,” with a special dedication ceremony planned for the South Florida game on September 7.
On Friday, the University of Alabama system’s board of trustees will convene to discuss the naming resolution for Bryant-Denny Stadium, according to the agenda released Thursday. Alabama’s athletic director, Greg Byrne, has previously mentioned plans to honor Saban, who retired in January after a remarkable 17-year tenure. During his time with the Crimson Tide, Saban led the team to six national championships and secured nine SEC titles with an impressive 206-29 record.
Bryant-Denny Stadium, which first hosted a game on October 5, 1929, originally bore the name Denny Stadium in honor of UA president George Denny. It was renamed in the mid-1970s to include coach Paul W. Bryant.
The 2024 season will see Coach Kalen DeBoer at the helm, following Saban’s retirement. Alabama will kick off their season on August 31 against Western Kentucky, with the game scheduled for 6 p.m. CT and broadcast on ESPN.
