Nick Saban ESPN documentary series trailer, premiere date revealed

By Creg Stephenson | cstephenson@al.comESPN has revealed the official trailer and air date for its upcoming documentary series on former Alabama football coach Nick Saban. Part 1 of Saban, the six-episode series directed by Russell Dinallo and produced by ESPN’s Words + Pictures, will premiere on Thursday, Oct. 8, at 5 p.m. Central. Subsequent episodes will air throughout October and into November on ESPN.The documentary series traces Saban’s early life in West Virginia and at Kent State University and his coaching career from low-level assistant to young head coach on through the glory years at Alabama, where he won six national championships in 17 seasons before retiring in early 2024. Saban and wife Terry are interviewed extensively in the series, along with more than 70 friends, coaching colleagues and former players such as Bill Belichick, Lane Kiffin, Steve Sarkisian, Kirby Smart, Jalen Hurts, Derrick Henry, Bryce Young, Julio Jones, DeVonta Smith and Tua Tagovailoa. “With my coaching days behind me, Miss Terry and I have been doing a lot of reflection and realized we were ready to tell our story,” Nick Saban said. “The team at Words + Pictures has encouraged me to really look back not just at my time at Alabama, but every stop along the way – and not just reflect on what happened but consider the process which made it happen. I interacted with a lot of players and coaches along the way and I’m happy to see that so many of them have contributed to this docuseries. There’s a lot to tell, and I’m excited to share it all.”Saban also promises never-before-aired footage from practices, sidelines, locker rooms and other “behind-the-scenes” moments. “Nick Saban’s impact extends far beyond the championships and historic success he achieved on the field,” said Brian Lockhart, Senior Vice President, ESPN Original Content. “What makes this series so special is the extraordinary access to Coach Saban, Miss Terry and the people who know him best, paired with rare footage that offers a new perspective on his remarkable journey. Saban is a definitive portrait of one of the most consequential figures in college football history, and we’re proud to share it with fans.”You can watch the trailer for Saban by clicking the link at the top of this page. A full schedule of original episode airings is listed below (all times Central): Episode 1 – “The Process”: Thursday, October 8 at 5 p.m. on ESPNEpisode 2 – “Death Valley”: Thursday, October 15 at 5 p.m. on ESPNEpisode 3 – “Black Diamonds”: Tuesday, October 20 at 6 p.m. on ESPNEpisode 4 – “Home”: Tuesday, October 27 at 6 p.m. on ESPNEpisode 5 – “The Mountain”: Thursday, October 29 at 5 p.m. on ESPNEpisode 6 – “Pride”: Thursday, November 5 at 5 p.m. on ESPNCreg Stephenson became college sports managing producer for AL.com in 2026. A veteran of more than 30 years as a sports writer, he is a past president of the Alabama Sports Writers Association and has won...