Nick Saban's retirement has dampened Alabama's hopes for next season.
The Crimson Tide began the offseason with the second-best odds on FanDuel Sportsbook's board at +550 to win the 2024-25 College Football National Championship behind the first-place Georgia Bulldogs (+350) fulfilled.
After Saban's shocking exit from the program on Wednesday, Alabama fell to +1000, fourth-best odds behind Georgia (+300), Ohio State (+700) and Texas (+750). It became. After the news, the odds shortened.
Alabama follows three teams at +1200 (Oregon, Michigan, and LSU).
Ole Miss (+1500) and Florida State (+1800) are the only teams with odds better than 25/1 to win next year's college football title.
Despite losing his head coach, Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe is one of the favorites to win next season's Heisman Trophy, scoring +750 on FanDuel and surpassing Texas quarterback Quinn -Ewers tied with Georgia quarterback Carson Beck for the best odds to win the award. As of Wednesday evening.
With this news, bettors and oddsmakers will be focusing on Saban's replacement and possible transfer from Alabama.
Saban's surprising announcement came after the Crimson Tide's season ended on New Year's Day with a loss to Michigan in the College Football Playoff semifinals.
This season marks the 72-year-old Saban's 17th year at Alabama and his 28th coaching college football.
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Since Saban took over the program in 2007, Alabama has led the FBS in wins (201) and winning percentage (.874).
Saban ended his legendary coaching career with a record of 297-71-1.
During his nearly 30-year career on the college football sidelines, he won 11 SEC titles and seven national championships (six at Alabama and one at LSU).
