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Nick Saban predicts Alabama victory despite team's loss to Georgia

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Last updated Oct 11, 2026

Nick Saban predicts Alabama victory despite team's loss to Georgia
Summary

Nick Saban expressed confidence in Alabama ahead of their game against Georgia, stating on ESPN College GameDay that the Crimson Tide would win. WNBA star Caitlin Clark responded on social media, anticipating a different prediction from Saban. Following the game, Alabama lost to Georgia, falling to a 5-1 record, with a controversial late penalty by Dijon Lee Jr. raising questions about the outcome. Head coach Kalen DeBoer expressed frustration over the loss and emphasized the urgency for Alabama to rebound in their next matchup against the Tennessee Volunteers.

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  • •Nick Saban predicted Alabama would win against Georgia.
  • •Alabama lost to Georgia, moving to a 5-1 record.
  • •Dijon Lee Jr.'s penalty was pivotal in the loss.
  • •Kalen DeBoer expressed frustration after the game.
  • •Alabama faces Tennessee next in a critical matchup.
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  • 10:00 AMYahoo Sports — Nick Saban tells Caitlin Clark what will ‘never happen’ amid Alabama’s brutal defeat
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Caitlin Clark was tuned in to watch ESPN’s College GameDay programme before the Alabama vs. Georgia game and was surprised to see Nick Saban’s predictions.

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