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Nick Saban Explains Why Gus Malzahn Was His Biggest Headache at Alabama

The 7x National Championship-winning HC admitted that ex-Auburn coach Gus Malzahn was his toughest rival at Alabama, calling him “very stubborn” with the run game. “When he had a running quarterback, that’s when he gave us lots of problems,” Saban said, citing “crazy games” like the Kick Six. Saban had a 3-5 record against Malzahn, who is currently FSU's OC.