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Tennessee fans chant ‘F–k Nick Saban’ after legendary coach mocks Volunteers

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Botte, P. (2026, September 26). Tennessee fans chant ‘F–k Nick Saban’ after legendary coach mocks Volunteers. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/09/26/sports/tennessee-fans-chant-f-k-nick-saban-after-legendary-coach-mocks-volunteers/

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Nick Saban mocked Tennessee fans during an appearance on ESPN’s “College GameDay” in Knoxville, taunting them about Alabama’s success against the Volunteers with a 16-1 record under his coaching. In response, some Tennessee supporters chanted profanities directed at Saban. The article highlights the historical rivalry between Alabama and Tennessee, noting that Tennessee won their most recent matchup in 2024 after Saban retired, and they will face each other again on Oct. 17 this year.

Written by AI on 2026-10-02, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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During an ESPN "College GameDay" event in Knoxville ahead of Tennessee's SEC showdown with top-ranked Texas, Nick Saban mocked Tennessee fans, who chanted “F–k Nick Saban” in response. As a panelist on the show, Saban reminded the crowd that under his leadership at Alabama from 2007 to 2021, he achieved a 16-1 record against Tennessee before their 52-49 victory in 2022. This year's match between the two teams is set for October 17 in Knoxville. Tennessee began the season with an unbeaten 3-0 record and was ranked No. 14 nationally going into their home game against Texas on Saturday.

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Nick Saban trolled the fans at Tennessee, spurring members of Vol Nation to fire right back at the retired coaching legend. asserted

Saban → troll → legend

As a panelist on ESPN’s “College GameDay” on the Knoxville campus for Saturday’s SEC showdown with top-ranked Texas, Saban responded to jeers by mockingly reminding everyone that he posted a 16-1 record against Tennessee during his time at Alabama. asserted

he → rank → Alabama

The crowd then responded with a chant of “F–k Nick Saban.” asserted

crowd → respond → Saban

“I’m all in on the University of Tennessee. asserted

I → ’m → Tennessee

Because we smoked 16 out of 17 [victory] cigars when we played you all,” Saban had said to the crowd, prompting the vulgar retort. asserted

Saban → smoke → retort

Under Saban, the Crimson Tide took 15 consecutive wins in the rivalry between 2007-21 before the Volunteers finally posted a 52-49 victory in 2022. asserted

Volunteers → take → 2022

Tennessee also posted a head-to-head victory in 2024, after Saban retired from coaching, and the sides will meet this season on Oct. 17 in Knoxville. asserted

sides → post → Knoxville

The Volunteers opened this season with a 3-0 record and were ranked No. 14 in the country entering Saturday’s home game against Arch Manning and Texas at Neyland Stadium. asserted

Volunteers → open → Stadium

Tennessee fans chant ‘F–k Nick Saban’ after legendary coach mocks Volunteers

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