UA To Dedicate Saban Field At Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday

TUSCALOOSA, AL — The University of Alabama will officially dedicate Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 7, with a series of pregame and halftime ceremonies.

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UA says the dedication follows a unanimous resolution by the University of Alabama System Board of Trustees on July 19 to name the field in honor of former head football coach Nick Saban.

The board will formally adopt the resolution and present it to Saban at its meeting later this week.

The day’s festivities on the day of the Tide's game against the University of South Florida will begin at approximately 2:30 p.m. with a ceremony at the head of the Walk of Champions on University Boulevard.

UA President Dr. Stuart R. Bell, UA Director of Athletics Greg Byrne, and Saban will give remarks before unveiling the new stadium signage.

Following the ceremony, Saban and his family will walk the Walk of Champions and enter Saban Field for the first time.

During halftime of the game, there will be a special on-field recognition of the Sabans, concluding the Million Dollar Band’s performance.

UA said fans can pick up commemorative game day posters, available while supplies last, starting at 1:30 p.m. in Vector Security Champions Lane on the northwest side of the stadium.

Saban’s national and SEC championship trophies will also be on display in Champions Lane ahead of the game.

What's more, exclusive Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium Yeti cups will be on sale in Champions Lane and at game program stands outside the stadium, in addition to a newly designed Walk of Champions T-shirt that will feature the new signage.

The T-shirts will be available at merchandise stands.

Commemorative game programs will also be sold throughout the stadium and limited edition game tickets will be available for purchase after the game.

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