On Wednesday night the American Heart Association announced that Alabama head coach Nick Saban has been named the recipient of the Paul "Bear" Bryant coach of the year award.

Speaking to Sports Radio 610 in Houston Wednesday afternoon, Saban alluded to a potential confirmation that Bill O' Brien would become the next offensive coordinator for the Crimson Tide.

With Alabama's victory they move to 3-0 in SEC play for the first time since the 1986-87 season (started that SEC season 7-0).

Sarkisian's name has been floated around several head coaching positions including Auburn. Sark's name is a hot commodity this season due to his success with Alabama's offense.

The University of Alabama (12-0) defeated the Notre Dame Fighting Irish (10-2) by a final score of 31-14. The Rose Bowl was moved from Pasadena, California to Arlington, Texas due to Covid-19 concerns and numbers in the Pasadena area.

Another interesting note about Smith winning the AP Player of the Year, is the last four winners of the award have gone on to win the Heisman: LSU quarterback Joe Burrow, Oklahoma quarterback Kyler Murray, Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield and Louisville quarterback Lamar Jackson.

On Monday Alabama guard Jaden Shackleford was named as the Southeastern Conference men’s basketball player of the week.

Harsin, who finished with a record of 69-19 at Boise State, won 3 Mountain West titles in 7 seasons as head coach.

Alabama claimed 6 of the top awards, including coach of the year for Alabama head coach Nick Saban.

Alabama has not won a National Championship during an even number year. Alabama opens in this game against Notre Dame as a -17.5 point favorite.