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Alabama offensive coordinator Bill O'Brien, OL coach Doug Marrone test positive for COVID-19

Alabama offensive coordinator Bill O'Brien and offensive line coach Doug Marrone have tested positive for COVID-19, the school announced on Wednesday.

Both are anticipated to return in time for the start of the College Football Playoff on Dec. 31 when No. 1 Alabama will play No. 4 Cincinnati in the CFP Semifinal at the Goodyear Cotton Bowl.

A statement from coach Nick Saban and head athletic trainer Jeff Allen said of O'Brien and Marrone, "They have very mild symptoms and are home isolating while following all appropriate guidelines."

On Monday, Saban told reporters that the team had re-instituted Covid protocols from a year ago, asking team members to wear masks in the facility and social distance during meetings.