Alabama's Saban positive, out for Auburn game
Alabama's Nick Saban has tested positive for COVID-19 and has mild symptoms of the virus, which will keep him from coaching Saturday against Auburn.
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Alabama coach Nick Saban said Wednesday night that he's feeling fine after receiving a positive COVID-19 test earlier in the day.
A hoarse Saban said he's experiencing only mild symptoms like a runny nose.
Saban, 69, will be unable to coach Saturday's game against visiting Auburn.
He has gone into quarantine at home and must remain in isolation for at least 10 days before he can return to the team. In his absence, offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian will assume many of the head-coaching responsibilities.
Saban's earliest possible return is the day before a Dec. 5 game at Arkansas. But, according to SEC protocol, "At least 24 hours must have passed since last fever without the use of fever-reducing medications and symptom improvement (e.g., cough, shortness of breath, etc.) has occurred, in accordance with current [Centers for Disease Control and Prevention] guidance for isolation."