# Saban Confesses Nerves

> Nick Saban admits he couldn't spit before big games, contrasting with BYU coach Kalani Sitake's dance prep.
- Title: Saban Confesses Nerves · EssentiallySports | Shortify
- Summary: Nick Saban admits he couldn't spit before big games, contrasting with BYU coach Kalani Sitake's dance prep. Nick Saban revealed he couldn't spit due to…
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- Author: Utsav Sinha
- Published: 2026-10-17T16:52:04+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: nick saban, kalani sitake, byu, notre dame, college football, alabama, college game day, sports
## BYU vs Notre Dame
BYU faces tough test against No. 2 Notre Dame in top-10 matchup with playoff hopes on the line.
## Sitake Dances Before Game
Kalani Sitake danced with mascot Cosmo hours before kickoff, showing loose energy on ESPN's College GameDay.
## Sitake's Confession
Sitake said he'd shock the nation with 'sober noise' and 'awesome' energy before the game.

> I think we’re going to shock the nation with some sober noise tonight. It’s going to be awesome
## Saban's Nerves
Nick Saban admitted he couldn't spit before big games due to intense pre-match anxiety.

> You know, my hat’s off to you. You’re up here dancing before a game
## Saban's Coaching History
Saban coached Alabama from 2007 through 2023, winning six national championships.
## Saban's Anxiety
Saban felt 'tremendous amount of anxiety' before 2004 BCS National Championship game.

> I felt a tremendous amount of anxiety
## Key takeaway

Nick Saban revealed he couldn't spit due to pre-game nerves, while BYU's Kalani Sitake danced to stay loose before a top-10 matchup.