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Alabama Head Coach Nick Saban Tests 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-19, 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.

"At this point in time, the positive tests are limited to those two individuals," according to a statement from Dr.