The Alabama Crimson Tide delivered an exhilarating performance on Saturday night, overcoming the Georgia Bulldogs in a nail-biting 41-34 victory, marking what many consider the best college football game of the young season.
Among the notable figures at the game was Nick Saban, the legendary former Alabama head coach, who was experiencing his first Alabama-Georgia matchup since stepping down after last season. Saban was working for ESPN, taking in the action from a luxury suite at Bryant-Denny Stadium.
However, during the game, cameras captured Saban checking his phone, which ignited a wave of jokes and lighthearted banter among college football fans on social media. Many fans speculated about what could possibly be so engaging on his phone amid such an intense game, leading to a flurry of memes and commentary.
Saban’s moment of distraction didn’t overshadow the game’s excitement, but it certainly added a humorous twist to the evening, further endearing him to fans who appreciate his storied legacy in college football. As the Tide celebrated their hard-fought victory, Saban’s lighthearted phone-checking moment served as a reminder of the fun and unpredictability that college football brings each season.
Coach Saban texting LMFAO to Kirby pic.twitter.com/HUpEjVeqzK
— Ryan Phillips (@JournoRyan) September 29, 2024
“Congratulations, Kirby. You’ve just been adopted by Kalen DeBoer” https://t.co/2GrlY9q4Pm
— 🅱️🅰️Ⓜ️ (@_bigbam_) September 29, 2024
Coach Saban texting all the recruits about this game : https://t.co/BLPmlG6EXT
— allison alley . (@AllisonAlley18) September 29, 2024
Happy Father’s Day. Rights are being transferred to DeBoer https://t.co/dGqqe0pHvM
— BAMA 4-0; Steelers 3-1 (@JRocc205) September 29, 2024
“Roll tide lil dawg 😝” https://t.co/V12Ei7N36P
— The Jay Agenda (@JayJurden) September 29, 2024
He texted him “I’d have 40 by now” https://t.co/r79ogUugZw
— Derek Lagway Jr Stan Account (@AshGotJuice) September 29, 2024
