Nick Saban to join Donald Trump at University of Alabama commencement event

A potentially polarizing commencement event at the University of Alabama will now include one of the most beloved Alabama figures ever.

President Donald Trump announced last week that he would be giving a commencement address to the university’s graduating class of 2025.

On Tuesday, the school announced that Trump will be joined by former Crimson Tide football coach Nick Saban.

“The ceremony will celebrate the UA class of 2025 and feature an address from President Donald J. Trump along with comments from UA President Stuart R. Bell and Nick Saban, former coach of the Crimson Tide football team,” the university said in a press release.

Bell stepped down earlier this year after 10 years.

The event is scheduled to take place Thursday at the University of Alabama at 6:30 p.m. in Coleman Coliseum.