Mainly because the comedian – who is a Notre Dame fan – accused Nick Saban of cheating and paying players before NIL (Name, Image and Likeness) was introduced to college sports. Just before the College GameDay crew made their picks for the week, Gillis even tried to apologize for insinuating that Alabama paid their players:

Shane Gillis had some fun at Nick Saban's expense during his recent appearance on College GameDay, and the legendary coach wasted no time defending his

Good thing Nick Saban understands comedy. Shane Gillis can breathe a sigh of relief, not that he ever cared. Appearing on ESPN’s College GameDay before Indiana faced Notre Dame in the College Football Playoff last Friday,