Is Ryan Day really getting compared to Nick Saban now? Like, for real, we just gonna ignore Saban’s GOAT résumé because Day finally bagged a natty? Feels like college football Twitter took a hard left after Ohio State’s title win, and now fans who clowned Day for that Michigan loss are treating him like he’s the second coming of Jesus. Heck, when looking at Ryan Day, we don’t see a college football genius—we see Homelander: shiny on the outside but with some messy moments hiding in plain sight. Gotta blame Michigan for that one.

This whole debate caught fire after Cardale Jones, former Ohio State QB and Ex NFL benchwarmer, hopped on X (Twitter) with his spicy take (more like rage-bait). “Put some respect on his name!” he said, rattling off Day’s stats while throwing shade at Saban. “8 years younger than Saben (yeah, he spelled it wrong) when he won his first natty, 70-10 record, 5 Top 5 wins in one season.” The natty winning signal-caller came with receipts, but let’s be real—comparing Day to Saban is like comparing a shiny new Tesla to a fully loaded Bugatti. Sure, Tesla’s cool, but it ain’t in the same league.

Former Bama players weren’t having it or letting it slip away like that. Damien Harris tweeted, “@CJ1two we might have to sit down somewhere and talk about this…” Translation: “Bro, you trippin’.” Mack Wilson Sr. kept it simple: “Boy stop lollllllll.” And can you blame them? Saban’s résumé isn’t just good—it’s straight-up biblical. Six national titles at Alabama. Nine SEC crowns. Four Heisman winners. The man’s like the godfather of modern college football, with protégés coaching everywhere from the NFL to big-time programs. Kirby Smart at Georgia, Steve Sarkisian at Texas, Dan Lannings at Oregon, Curt Cignetti at Indiana, that’s like half of the playoff team’s coaches—they all came up in Saban’s system.

Now, let’s keep it 100. Ryan Day ain’t a scrub. The man’s rocking a 70-10 record and has turned Ohio State into a playoff regular. But do you really wanna stack that against Saban’s 201-29 record at Bama? That’s a whole different stratosphere, my friend. And let’s not forget, Day’s still 1-4 against Michigan. Nick Saban’s biggest rivals couldn’t even hold his clipboard, let alone claim dominance over him.

Nick Saban vs. Ryan Day: a tale of two coaching Titans—or nah?

Alright, let’s unpack this. Cardale’s got a point on the age thing: Day is doing work at 46, while Saban didn’t win his first natty until he was 52. But context matters, right? Saban took over an LSU team that wasn’t exactly dripping in talent. It was more like Jose Mourinho’s 2003 Porto FC. Day? He inherited a Ferrari from Urban Meyer. He’s been playing with 5-star QBs, receivers, and linemen since day one. That’s like starting a race halfway down the track.

And let’s talk about that “greatest run in college football history” claim. Tony Petitti, Big Ten commissioner, had the audacity to say that Ohio State’s 2024 title was unmatched. Seriously, Tony? If we had the 2023 playoff format, Ohio State wouldn’t have even made the 4 four with two regular-season losses. Alabama fans must’ve collectively rolled their eyes into next week.

Saban’s greatness ain’t just about trophies—it’s about consistency and the lives he changed. The man’s been running college football for two decades. It was Bama vs everybody. Ohio State might’ve had their moment in the sun, but can they sustain it? Day’s still a solid 6 championships behind Saban. Plus, the list of players Saban’s developed into NFL stars could fill an entire Pro Bowl roster. From NFL RB1 Derrick Henry to NFL Pound-for-Pound CB1 Patrick Surtain II, the pipeline and reach is diabolical. So yeah, Ryan Day’s good—great, even. But Nick Saban? He’s him. Comparing the two feels like a clout chase, and the receipts back it up. If Day wants to join the GOAT convo, he’s gotta do more than win one natty and beat Michigan a couple of times. Until then, Saban’s throne remains untouched.