Shane Gillis Jokes About Alabama on ESPN

Ahead of the College Football Playoff matchup between No. 10 Indiana and No. 7 Notre Dame, comedian Shane Gillis made waves on ESPN's College GameDay by jokingly accusing former Alabama coach Nick Saban of cheating due to past player compensation practices. Gillis noted that with the recent changes allowing players to receive compensation, Notre Dame now has a chance to succeed against dominant SEC teams like Alabama. Saban, who did not take Gillis's comments lightly, emphasized his commitment to program integrity and highlighted Alabama's success in developing players. Despite Gillis's playful jabs, including referring to Saban as 'Alabama Jones,' the tension was met with laughter from the audience. The exchange has drawn attention and amusement from college football fans, many of whom appreciated the comedic clash. Both the humorous remarks and Saban's dignified response made the segment particularly memorable.