Nick Saban claims major college football program is 'back' to national relevance

The 2025 College Football Playoff National Championship will feature a showdown between No. 1 Indiana and No. 10 Miami at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, Florida, on January 19, with the kickoff set for 7:30 p.m. EST. Indiana, under the guidance of head coach Curt Cignetti, has achieved unprecedented success, reaching this level for the first time in program history. Meanwhile, Miami, led by head coach Mario Cristobal, marks its return to the national spotlight, a position it last held in 2002.

Retired coach Nick Saban, known for his seven national championships, has praised Miami's resurgence, emphasizing the significance of their playoff run and resilience. Saban and Cristobal share a professional history, as Cristobal worked on Saban's Alabama staff before taking on head coaching roles at Oregon and subsequently Miami.

Cristobal has revitalized the Hurricanes, guiding them to their first national championship appearance in over two decades. Miami's journey back