New sideline video of Nick Saban benching Jalen Hurts for Tua Tagovailoa during the 2018 College Football Playoff National Championship was published in October 2026. The footage shows the Alabama coach telling Hurts he is being replaced late in the title game against Georgia.
Alabama won 26-23 in overtime. The QB change remains one of college football’s most debated decisions.
💡 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- Q: When was the new Nick Saban sideline video released?
- A: The footage showing Saban benching Jalen Hurts was published in October 2026.
- Q: Which game does the video capture?
- A: It captures the 2018 College Football Playoff National Championship where Alabama faced Georgia.
- Q: Did Alabama win after Saban made the QB change?
- A: Yes, Alabama won 26-23 in overtime after Tua Tagovailoa replaced Jalen Hurts late in the game.