Nick Saban has message for Texas as they enter new conference: 'They’re not gonna run the SEC'

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Nick Saban’s thoughts about anything college football is taken as fact given his illustrious head coaching career, but especially when the topic involves the Southeastern Conference where his Alabama Crimson Tide play. 

During an appearance on the SEC Network’s "SEC Now" show Monday, Saban spoke about a newcomer to the conference — the Texas Longhorns. 

Many believe the Longhorns, who will have quarterback Quinn Ewers returning into head coach Steve Sarkisian’s scheme, could run the SEC like they did in the Big 12 last year. 

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Head coach Steve Sarkisian of the Texas Longhorns talks with head coach Nick Saban of the Alabama Crimson Tide before the game at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on September 10, 2022 in Austin, Texas. (Tim Warner/Getty Images)

However, Saban thinks much differently.

"What kind of tickles me is all these people asking these questions about how Texas always ran the conference they were in," Saban said. "They’re not gonna run the SEC.

"They’ll be a good team and a great program and Sark will do a great job, but that’s not going to be a problem."

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Saban didn’t elaborate too much more on the topic, but college football fans understand where he’s coming from, nonetheless. 

SEC schools have long produced some of the best talent in college football every year, and when the College Football Playoff is set, there’s usually one or two schools from the conference represented. 

Quarterback Quinn Ewers #3 of the Texas Longhorns throws down field against the Oklahoma State