Overview
- On The Pat McAfee Show, Nick Saban said Ohio State fans are "psychotic" about the Michigan game and reiterated he would rather win a national championship than win the rivalry.
- Saban emphasized that coaches must curb players’ emotions in rivalry games because overhyped teams make poor decisions and rack up penalties.
- Ryan Day enters Saturday’s trip to Ann Arbor on a four-game skid against Michigan and has adjusted the week’s schedule to make preparation feel more normal, according to local reporting.
- Coverage notes that even Saban, despite seven national titles, took notable rivalry losses to Auburn and LSU, underscoring how unpredictable these games can be.
- One report cites Michigan at No. 15 in the latest CFP rankings and suggests an upset of No. 1 Ohio State could revive the Wolverines’ playoff chances.