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Nick Saban Predicts College Football Teams Will Stay Strong
Nick Saban says top college football teams will still win despite recent losses.
In brief
Nick Saban says top college football teams will still win despite recent losses. Nick Saban predicts college football's best teams will finish strong even after five top teams lost on the same Saturday. Originally reported by CFB-HQ On SI.
Saban's prediction
Nick Saban believes college football's best teams will still finish on top this season.
“i still think the best teams will end up being the best teams”
Why Saban trusts contenders
Saban says the current climate in college athletics makes consistency harder to maintain.
“it's always been challenging to get players to play with consistency”
Georgia's loss
Georgia lost 27-24 at home to unranked Auburn after reaching No. 1.
“it only takes turning the ball over to do it”
Tennessee's defense
Saban credits Tennessee's defense as physical and effective.
“tennessee is a good team especially on defense”
Alabama's loss streak
Alabama has lost consecutive games for the first time since 2007.
“tennessee is winning a different way”
Playoff expansion
The College Football Playoff moves toward a 24-team field starting in 2027.
“i know people are looking for new sources of revenue as costs go up”
Jalen Hurts update
Jalen Hurts will miss rest of season with blood clots in both lungs.
“he's such a first-class guy”
In short
Nick Saban predicts college football's best teams will finish strong even after five top teams lost on the same Saturday.
