Not since Jan. 1, 2015 has Nick Saban faced off with Ohio State.
That momentous day in Buckeye football history ended with Urban Meyer’s team knocking off Alabama for the first time ever, earning a ticket to the national championship. Six years later, they’re matched up again, and this time Saban will duel with Ryan Day who just presided over a 49-28 drubbing of Clemson in the Sugar Bowl.
On Monday, he spoke to the media seven days ahead of the first Ohio State-Alabama meeting with the national title on the line.
“Very challenging game for us all the way around,” Saban said.