The most surprising episode in Alabama's young season didn't happen during a game. It took place in the moments after one.
As the Crimson Tide's band played a victory tune following a 37-point rout of Louisville earlier this month, ESPN reporter Maria Taylor sidled up to Nick Saban and stopped him for an interview.
The first question she posed to the Alabama coach was about the resolution of the team's quarterback question that had dominated headlines for the past eight months as Tua Tagovailoa and Jalen Hurts competed for the starting role. In a matter of seconds, Saban became agitated.