Shortly after taking the stage at Coleman Coliseum on May 1, President Donald Trump talked Alabama football. After being introduced by former Crimson Tide coach Nick Saban, Trump began his remarks at the University of Alabama 's special commencement ceremony by asking students to remember where they were when Saban retired.

Alabama U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville said he hopes to meet with former Alabama head coach Nick Saban in Tuscaloosa Thursday to discuss possible NIL reform measures prior to President Donald Trump’s visit to campus. In an interview Wednesday on Tide 100.9’s “The Game with Ryan Fowler,” Tuberville said college football is currently in a “tailspin.”

President Donald J. Trump is delivering the commencement address at the University of Alabama Thursday night. Trump made the announcement on Truth Social last week. Former Alabama Football head coach Nick Saban will also be speaking to spring graduates at the special commencement event.