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USC vs. Alabama: Nick Saban Hopes Opener Will Keep Tide Focused

The season opening USC vs. Alabama game at AT&T Stadium in Dallas is less than four months away, and Crimson Tide Nick Saban was asked about it over the weekend.

The national champion head coach spoke to the media about the impact of playing a team as talented as USC on Friday in Atlanta, upon a visit to the College Football Hall of Fame.

“I think it does impact the offseason in terms of your players’ focus, getting ready to play a big game first,” Saban said. “It affects you summer conditioning. It affects your fall camp.