Mario and the Canes are warping into gear; Golding and the Rebels are carrying the conference torch

It’s been widely reported this week, but to no surprise that Nick Saban’s legacy is well-represented in the 2026 College Football Semifinals. Indiana’s Curt Cignetti, Oregon’s Dan Lanning, Miami’s Mario Cristobal and Ole Miss’ Pete Golding: Those are Saban’s former assistants at Alabama that became head coaches at Power 4