Alabama head coach Nick Saban is the latest to test positive for COVID19 meaning he will miss Saturdays Iron Bowl showdown with rival Auburn
Saturday's Iron Bowl will be without its biggest star. Alabama coach Nick Saban has tested positive for COVID-19 ahead of the Crimson Tide's game with No. 22 Auburn.
Offensive co-ordinator Steve Sarkisian will oversee preparations within the football building and lead the team on game day.
Team physician Dr. Jimmy Robinson and head trainer Jeff Allen said in a joint statement that the positive test came Wednesday.
Saban said he has had a runny nose, but no major symptoms. When he tested positive last month before a game with Georgia, he didn't have any symptoms.
Saban ended up being cleared to coach in that game after subsequent tests leading up to the game came back negative.
with files from (The Associated Press)