The former Alabama, LSU, Michigan State and Toledo head coach will soon be enshrined in college football history.

Former Alabama coach Nick Saban was named to the College Football Hall of Fame's 2025 class on Friday. He first heard the news on "College GameDay."

Legendary former coach Nick Saban was surprised with the news of his induction to the College Football Hall of Fame on Friday. The announcement came during Saban's appearance on the ESPN pregame show leading up to the Cotton Bowl College Football Playoff semifinal between Texas and Ohio State.

During their joint press conference on Wednesday, Franklin made a couple of points that irked the third-year head coach of the Fighting Irish. Franklin said all college football programs should join a conference, including Notre Dame. He also mentioned Freeman's youthfulness.

The Texas Longhorns are underdogs headed into Friday night's Cotton Bowl matchup against the Ohio State Buckeyes, but don't tell that to the legend

Texas and Ohio State face off in the Cotton Bowl for a spot in the national championship game. Here's how to watch the CFP semifinal game:

Ohio State ’s Ryan Day, Texas’ Steve Sarkisian, Notre Dame ’s Marcus Freeman and Penn State ’s James Franklin are the final four. None has won a national championship as a head coach, making this season the third out of the last four in which the title will go to a head coach who has never won one.

Penn State and Notre Dame are facing off Thursday night in the Orange Bowl, the first of the College Football Playoff semifinal matchups. Follow along for live updates, highlights and analysis.