Trump released the executive order amid a turbulent time in college athletics. The House settlement went into effect July 1 to attempt to provide a path forward with revenue sharing, but plenty remains unanswered to where many in the sport have argued the importance of congressional action.

"There is no opportunity that I know of right now that would entice me to go back to coaching," Saban said. "I enjoy what I'm doing. I did it for 50 years. I loved it. I loved the relationship with the players.

After the issue of whether former Alabama football coach Nick Saban could return to the coaching game dominated SEC media days earlier in July, the man himself was asked about the possibility on Friday. Speaking during an interview with Fox News, Saban directly addressed the prospect.

Kristen Saban, Nick's daughter, shut down rumors of her father's return, bluntly posting "he's not coming back to coaching. McElroy, Saban's former quarterback and college football analyst, began the rumor on his radio show that the seven-time national champion would return to coaching at some point.