Nick Saban’s Daughter Kristen Saban Shares Wholesome Snaps of Her Dad Coaching Grandson on Vacation


Nick Saban’s daughter, Kristen Saban, shared photos of her father coaching his grandson, James, during the holidays. The legendary head coach swapped the broadcast booth for the playing field in wholesome snaps.

One of the photos shows James wearing a New England Patriots Tom Brady jersey. It’s captioned “Nailed 3 times in a row 💪🏻”

Nick Saban's Daughter Kristen Saban Shares Wholesome Snaps of Her Dad Coaching Grandson on VacationNick Saban's Daughter Kristen Saban Shares Wholesome Snaps of Her Dad Coaching Grandson on Vacation
Nick Saban’s Daughter Kristen Saban Shares Wholesome Snaps of Her Dad Coaching Grandson on Vacation

The other photo shows Nick Saban handing a football to his grandson. Saban is wearing a blue sweater, gray stockings and off-white shoes in the photo.

According to USA Today, James was born on April 27, 2020. He is the first child of Kristen Saban and the second grandchild of Coach Saban and Mrs. Terry. Saban’s first grandchild is Amèlie Saban, born to son Nicholas and Kelsey Laney Saban in 2013.

Nick Saban receives a stylish message from Curt Cignetti

Nick Saban remains an influential figure in college football. The legendary head coach has many successful members in his coaching tree, one of them being Indiana Hoosiers head coach Curt Cignetti. Cignetti was the wide receivers coach for the Alabama Crimson Tide from 2007-2011.

Ahead of The Crimson Tide CFP quarterfinal game against the Hoosiers, Cignetti offers Saban his flowers.

“He’s a very important part of my journey. I learned a lot from Coach Saban in terms of organization and standards. I wouldn’t be where I am today without my time under Nick. My family really enjoyed Tuscaloosa,” Cignetti said Monday.

Cignetti has led the Indiana Hoosiers to a magical run this season. They are undefeated heading into their crucial match against Crimson Tide.

Additionally, the Hoosiers have reigning Heisman Trophy winner Fernando Mendoza throwing the ball. Mendoza is widely considered a top-5 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, with the potential to go first overall.

Here’s how to watch the Alabama vs. Indiana game:

  • Date: Thursday January 1, 2026
  • Time: 4 p.m. ET.
  • Location: Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, California
  • Live Stream: FuboTV and DAZN
  • TV channel: ESPN