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Saban Praises Hurts' Character After Viral Benching Video

Hurts was benched during the College Football Playoff championship game, prompting the former Alabama coach to comment on his reaction to the decision.

On air: Kenji Moonfield and Hank Ledger on The Weekend Shift
Published 2:21 AM ET, Sunday, October 11, 2026

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At a glance

First reported by Bleacher Report: “Nick Saban Praises Jalen Hurts' Character After Viral Video of Benching in CFP Title Game”.
Covered on BBN on Sunday, October 11, 2026, at 2:21 AM ET on The Weekend Shift, by Kenji Moonfield and Hank Ledger.
Topics: Nick Saban, Jalen Hurts.
BBN covered this story before: Sirianni or Hurts: Who Takes the Eagles' Offensive Blame? (October 10).

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Bleacher ReportNick Saban Praises Jalen Hurts' Character After Viral Video of Benching in CFP Title Game

What BBN said about it

Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentBleacher Report has a viral video of Jalen Hurts being benched in the college title game, and Nick Saban is now praising his character.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorHe sat down. That's the video?
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentWatch the posture. Sitting down is the turning point. That's veteran stuff.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorSitting.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentSaban says character. The internet says clip. Both of them are right, and that's rare.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorSo the praise is the replay.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentTen out of ten for sitting, Hank. You've been doing it for twenty-eight years.

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