Nick Saban looked as frustrated as the rest of those in attendance of the Alabama game Saturday night on Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium.

The former Alabama coach made his way to the sideline late in the second quarter in preparation for a halftime ceremony in his honor.

At about the same time, Alabama was leading 14-6. Jalen Milroe took off for a 74-yard touchdown, but it was called back due to a holding penalty.

Alabama football coach Nick Saban would have exploded. Instead, retired Alabama football coach Nick Saban looked on like a disapproving father.

The Tide’s lackluster performance in the first half against South Florida has been hampered by ill-timed penalties. Alabama has been flagged for eight penalties for 60 yards, but no bigger than the one that nullified the touchdown run.

Mark Heim is a reporter for The Alabama Media Group. Follow him on Twitter @Mark_Heim. He can be heard on “The Opening Kickoff” on WNSP-FM 105.5 FM in Mobile or on the free Sound of Mobile App from 6 to 9 a.m. daily.