Penn State's mascot brings Nick Saban a birthday gift on College GameDay

Nick Saban keeps living his best life on College GameDay, and Penn State's mascot celebrated Saban's recent birthday with a hilarious gift.
Former Alabama Football Coach and current ESPN analyst Nick Saban on the set of ESPN's College Game Day, at the University of Texas on the South Mall, ahead of the Longhorns' game against the Georgia Bulldogs in Austin, Oct. 19, 2024.
Former Alabama Football Coach and current ESPN analyst Nick Saban on the set of ESPN's College Game Day, at the University of Texas on the South Mall, ahead of the Longhorns' game against the Georgia Bulldogs in Austin, Oct. 19, 2024. / Sara Diggins/American-Statesman / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
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Whether it's singing along with the College GameDay crowd to "Country Roads", taking a bite out of a tomahawk steak, or just breaking down film, former Alabama football head coach Nick Saban has been enjoying his retirement from coaching in his new job with ESPN.

On Thursday, Saban celebrated his 73rd birthday. With GameDay in State College, Penn State's mascot brought Saban a present.

The fun loving side of Saban has been on full display with him on television, something that most people who weren't fans of Alabama would have trouble believing. Alabama fans have tried to tell everyone for years that side of Saban existed. He doesn't have to be as buttoned up anymore, he can let his personality shine.

I mean, in fairness, even I would have trouble believing that Saban would wear a Nittany Lion onesie. But look at that smile! The legendary coach is having the time of his life. He's enjoying every second of being on College GameDay, and fans have responded positively to him as well with ratings higher than they have ever been.

What antics will we see next time on GameDay with Saban? Next week's show will be interesting as they head to Baton Rouge for Alabama at LSU, once dubbed as the "Saban Bowl" due to his connnection to both schools.

It will be interesting to see how Saban is received by LSU fans now that he is no longer tormenting them as the Alabama coach.

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