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Senator Fischer Shares Saban’s 1995 Osborne Encouragement Story

6/5/2026

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Senator Deb Fischer questioned former Alabama coach Nick Saban at his June 3, 2026 Commerce Committee testimony.
Nick Saban recalled 1995 Michigan State debut ended in a 56-7 loss to Tom Osborne’s Nebraska, after which Tom Osborne put his arm around him and said he wasn’t as bad as he thought.
Senator Deb Fischer posted the exchange on social media, captioning she and Nick

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Senator Deb Fischer questioned former Alabama coach Nick Saban at his June 3, 2026 Commerce Committee testimony.
Nick Saban recalled 1995 Michigan State debut ended in a 56-7 loss to Tom Osborne’s Nebraska, after which Tom Osborne put his arm around him and said he wasn’t as bad as he thought.
Senator Deb Fischer posted the exchange on social media, captioning she and Nick