Alabama football coach Nick Saban's chances of coaching in Saturday night's game against Georgia are increasing.
According to ESPN's Tom Rinaldi, Saban's second straight COVID-19 test came back negative on Friday. Alabama officials learned of the result on Friday afternoon, and the coach already has been tested again on Saturday morning. Officials hope to receive the results of that test in the afternoon.
If Saban tests negative three times, his positive result on Wednesday would be considered a false-positive under SEC rules, allowing him to coach the Crimson Tide on Saturday night.
Alabama released a statement from head athletic trainer Jeff Allen on Friday saying Saban remains asymptomatic and without a fever.