Alabama's Nick Saban tests positive for COVID-19, will not coach Iron Bowl showdown with Auburn

Posted Nov 25, 2020
Alabama coach Nick Saban learned Wednesday morning that he tested positive for COVID-19. He is experiencing mild symptoms -- "maybe a runny nose" -- and will not be on the field to coach the No. 1 Crimson Tide on Saturday when they face No. 22 Auburn in the Iron Bowl. Saban indicated that offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian will take on an elevated role. (CBS Sports)

Related: Other News

Florida State football head coach Mike Norvell will return to coach Seminoles
Mike Norvell will remain the Florida State football head coach and return to coach the beleaguered program in 2026. The news was first reported by...
Mon Nov 24, 2025

UNC Basketball Transfer Tracker: Cade Tyson facing double-teams, scores season-low 14
Cade Tyson learned Saturday what life is like when you’re at the top of a scouting report. Tyson, who was second in the Big Ten...
Sun Nov 23, 2025

Takeaways from Week 13 of College Football: Oregon proves it, Jeremiyah Love to New York
We’ve got to fix the schedule. Week 13 was the most boring weekend of the season — by far. It had two ranked-on-ranked matchups (in...
Sun Nov 23, 2025

Clippers' Chris Paul to retire after this season
LA Clippers guard Chris Paul is retiring after this season, his 21st NBA campaign. Paul, 40, is a 12-time All-Star, an 11-time member of All-NBA...
Sat Nov 22, 2025