Alabama might be without its head coach for the biggest SEC matchup of the season.
On Wednesday, it was reported that Nick Saban had tested positive for COVID-19 and had left the team’s facility immediately upon the result.
Alabama head football coach Nick Saban and athletic director Greg Byrne have tested positive for COVID-19, per UA. Saban directed @alaftbl practice from home today.
— Cecil Hurt (@CecilHurt) October 14, 2020
The No. 2 Crimson Tide face No. 3 Georgia this Saturday in Tuscaloosa.
Along with Saban, Alabama athletic director Greg Byrne has also tested positive for the virus.
This news comes on the heels of the Florida-LSU matchup in Gainesville being postponed earlier today along with Vanderbilt-Missouri being postponed earlier this week.
UPDATE: A statement from the University of Alabama
