Top 5: Who could replace Nick Saban?

Alabama head coach Nick Saban informed his team on Wednesday he is officially retiring. In doing so, Saban has ushered in the most consequential, important question of modern college football: Who will replace him? Among the potential bearers of that enormous responsibility are names familiar to the conversation, as well as new names that are only now on our radar. It’s an understatement to say this is by far the most significant decision Greg Byrne will make during his time as the University of Alabama’s Athletic Director. Here are the names currently in the mix to replace the irreplaceable: