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Nick Saban tested negative for a second time for COVID-19, increasing his chances to coach against Georgia

Nick Saban is defeating the Coronavirus.

After a positive test was revealed for him on Wednesday, the Alabama head football coach has been asymptomatic and working remotely. He was evaluated on Thursday and according to Jeff Allen, the Crimson Tide’s Director of Sports Medicine, Saban tested negative for the virus and remained asymptomatic. Saban would test again on Friday and per Tom Rinaldi of ESPN, he received a second straight negative test. According to the protocol from the Southeastern Conference, if a coach has three straight negative PCR test for the virus — while remaining asymptomatic — it can leave isolation and rejoin the team.