Saban needs one more negative COVID test to return vs. Georgia

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Nick Saban needs one more negative COVID-19 test to return vs. Georgia

By Erin Walsh | Last updated 10/17/20

Alabama head coach Nick Saban may not be on the sideline when the Crimson Tide take on the No. 3 Georgia Bulldogs on Saturday due to the coronavirus.

Saban tested positive for COVID-19 on Wednesday, but has since received two consecutive negative tests and now needs one more to return for Saturday's game, according to ESPN's Field Yates.

Just reported by Tom Ronaldi @CollegeGameDay: Nick Saban’s received a second consecutive negative COVID-19 test on Friday.

If Saban receives a third straight negative test, he would be permitted to coach against Georgia tonight.
— Field Yates (@FieldYates) October 17, 2020

The 68-year-old already underwent his Saturday test and the results should be available later in the day, according to Michael Casagrande of the Birmingham News.

He already took his Saturday test and the results should be back this afternoon, Tom Rinaldi said.
— Michael Casagrande (@ByCasagrande) October 17, 2020

On Thursday night Saban said he was "doing great" after being diagnosed with COVID-19 and has been asymptomatic.

Saban has overseen practices via Zoom from his home this week and revealed he's been able to do everything he's normally done in preparation for the game.

If he's unable to be on the sideline, Alabama offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian would assume the role of head coach.

Alabama is looking for their fourth win of the season after beating Missouri, Texas A&M and Ole Miss during the first three weeks of the season.

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