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Why Nick Saban’s Face Was Bloody During Iron Bowl

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Nick Saban is no stranger to going viral for a variety of reasons. On Saturday, the Alabama coach again made headlines after viewers noticed something off about his appearance during the Iron Bowl.

Viewers tuned into Alabama-Auburn noticed Saban walking along the sidelines at Bryant-Denny Stadium sporting a bloody cut on his left cheek during the second quarter. While it was initially unclear what happened to the legendary coach’s face, it didn’t take long for the mystery to be uncovered during the broadcast.

CBS reporter Jenny Dell reported Saban sustained the cut after getting scraped by a player’s shoulder pad during the game.