Nick Saban will be on the sideline Saturday night against Georgia after all.
The SEC confirmed Saturday that Saban has tested negative for COVID-19 three times since his initial positive test Wednesday. As Saban is asymptomatic, Wednesday’s test qualifies as a false positive under SEC protocols. That will allow Saban to return to the team.
Statement from the Southeastern Conference Office on Alabama head coach Nick Saban.
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— Southeastern Conference (@SEC) October 17, 2020
It became clear on Thursday that Saban did have a chance to coach after all. At the time it seemed like a long shot, but the testing came back the way he wanted it to.
Saturday’s game is set for an 8 p.m. kickoff. It could be decisive in determining an SEC champion at the end of the season.
