Coverage dated October 9, 2026 to October 10, 2026

Video Shows Alabama's Nick Saban Benching Jalen Hurts in National Title Game

Headline from Newsweek

Never-before-seen footage captures Nick Saban telling players of a quarterback change during the 2018 National Championship Game.

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Newsweek
Video Shows Alabama's Nick Saban Benching Jalen Hurts in National Title Game (opens Newsweek)
Published Oct 9, 2026
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Never-before-seen footage captures Nick Saban telling players of a quarterback change during the 2018 National Championship Game.
New York Post
Never-before-seen footage reveals Nick Saban telling Jalen Hurts he’s benched in national championship game (opens New York Post)
Published Oct 9, 2026
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Hurts addressed the moment, saying he “can’t say that I was surprised” before trailing off to a long pause.
Philadelphia Inquirer
Footage of Jalen Hurts’ infamous benching reveals a lot of what we’ve come to know about the Eagles QB (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)
Published Oct 10, 2026
Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description
The scene in the new Nick Saban docuseries is an example of the decision-making required of strong leaders. Were it a doc about Hurts, it would be the origin story for a QB who again is an underdog.