Nick Saban

Bio

Nick Saban's legendary career includes an unprecedented seven national titles and a list of accomplishments that cements his name in the pantheon of the greatest to have ever coached the game. Over 28 seasons as a head coach, Saban compiled a 297-71-1 career record (80.4%). With seven national championships—six at Alabama and one at LSU—Saban holds the record for the most titles in FBS history. He is the first coach in history to win national crowns at two different FBS schools since the AP Poll's inception in 1936, and the only head coach in the BCS and CFP eras with multiple undefeated national championship seasons. Saban's head coaching journey began with a 9-2 record at Toledo in 1990. He led Michigan State from 1995-99, revitalizing the Spartans program while posting a 34-24-1 record. He landed four bowl appearances in his five seasons in East Lansing. Coaching in Baton Rouge for five seasons (2000-04), Saban tallied an overall record of 48-16 and delivered LSU its first national championship since 1958 with a win in the 2003 BCS National Championship over Oklahoma. He also led the Tigers to two SEC titles, a 4-1 postseason record in bowl games, and four top 25 final national rankings. Saban built the most dominant dynasty in modern college football history during 17 seasons at Alabama (2007-23), leading the Tide to nine BCS/CFP championship game appearances while winning six national titles. He compiled an overall record of 206-29 (87.4%) and produced 15 consecutive seasons with a No. 1 AP ranking and nine SEC titles. His 206 wins at Alabama ranks second all-time, eclipsed only by Hall of Fame coach Paul "Bear" Bryant. He had a 26-game winning streak from 2015-16, and combining his tenures at LSU and Alabama, he went 11-1 in SEC Championship games. Saban's unmatched ability to develop talent resulted in 66 First Team All-Americans, including four Heisman Trophy winners, which ties him with Hall of Famer Frank Leahy for the most by any coach in history. Saban never had a losing season in 28 years as a head coach, and he claimed more than 20 coach of the year honors during his career, including the Eddie Robinson Coach of the Year twice and SEC Coach of Year five times. His expansive coaching tree includes more than 35 assistant head coaches who have gone on to become head coaches in college and the NFL.

Career Highlights

• 2020 Conference Coach of the Year
• 2018 AFCA District Coach of the Year
• 2016 AFCA District Coach of the Year
• 2016 Conference Coach of the Year
• 2009 AFCA District Coach of the Year
• 2008 Conference Coach of the Year
• 2008 FWAA Coach of the Year
• 2003 FWAA Coach of the Year