Alabama head coach Nick Saban and athletic director Greg Byrne have both tested positive for COVID-19.
Alabama head coach Nick Saban and athletic director Greg Byrne have both tested positive for COVID-19, the school announced Wednesday.
According to the school, both left the Alabama facility and returned to their homes to self-isolate after learning of their positive COVID-19 test results Wednesday.
"At this time, I do not have any symptoms relative to COVID, and I have taken another PCR test to confirm my diagnosis," Saban, 68, said in a statement.
Offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian will oversee preparations at the team complex while Saban works from home, Saban said in his statement.
"At this point in time, the positive tests are limited to those two individuals," according to a school-issued statement from Dr. Jimmy Robinson and Jeff Allen. "All individuals who are considered high risk contacts have been notified and will follow quarantine guidelines."
No. 2 Alabama enters Saturday's primetime matchup with No. 3 Georgia with a 3–0 record, having defeated Missouri, Texas A&M and Ole Miss this season.
Kickoff for Saturday's game is currently set for 8 p.m. ET.