College football fans will be getting a double dose of Saban on Saturday.
ESPN announced Friday that Terry Saban, the wife of legendary former Alabama coach and current "College Gameday" analyst Nick Saban, will be the guest picker when the pregame road show comes to Tuscaloosa on Saturday.
"Hi Alabama fans, it's Ms. Terry," he said in a video. "As you know College Gameday is coming to Tuscaloosa this Saturday for the Georgia-Alabama game and I'm excited to be the guest picker. So, we need all Crimson Tide fans to come to Denny Chimes Saturday morning. I've already been working on my picks, and I think I'm going to beat Nick, I'll see you there."
Nick Saban, who spent 28 years as a college head coach at Toledo (1990), Michigan State (1995-99), LSU (2000-04) and Alabama (2007-23) and won seven national titles, is one of the most recognizable and powerful figures in the history of college football.
But he has often credited his wife as being the real boss of the family and his ultimate source of motivation. She is a beloved figure among Crimson Tide fans, players and the community at large.
Alabama made sure to mention Ms. Terry when Saban retired in January.
"Coach Saban and Ms. Terry have touched countless lives in our community and the state of Alabama with the work they've done through the Nick's Kids Foundation," Alabama Director of Athletics Greg Byrne said.
"While his time as our coach may have come to an end, his legacy will live on forever. What an honor it has been for us to have a front-row seat to one of the best to ever do it. A truly remarkable career for Coach Saban."
Alabama President Stuart R. Bell called Ms. Terry a "tremendous ambassador" for The University of Alabama that left an "indelible legacy."
The Sabans Nick's Kids Foundation distributed more than $12 million to students, teachers and children's causes at over 150 charities. The Sabans have been married for more than 50 years.
Kickoff between No. 2 Georgia and No. 4 Alabama is set for 7:30 p.m. The game can be seen on ABC.