This article was originally published on flywareagle.com as Nick Saban's latest playoff tirade shows he is losing credibility as an ESPN pundit. Nick Saban is the greatest college football coach in history, whose place in the game is set forever.

The former Crimson Tide head coach had glowing remarks about the Oklahoma defense on The Pat McAfee Show on Thursday.

Five former Nick Saban assistants lead teams into College Football Playoff, showing how his influence still defines modern college football.

Former Alabama coach Nick Saban discussed the Tide’s matchup with Oklahoma during his weekly appearance on the Pat McAfee Show on Thursday. Saban was asked about quarterback Ty Simpson and his struggles with turning the ball over in recent weeks. Simpson has fumbled 5 times this season and has thrown 4 interceptions in his last 4 games.

A day before the College Football Playoff kicks off, Nick Saban fired accusatory cheating allegations towards a top SEC program.