Nick Saban record at Alabama, year-by-year: How he built brilliant football legacy (2024)

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What is Nick Saban's legacy? ›

Most College Football Playoff games: Alabama has played in 14 in the four-team era. Awards: Saban coached four Heisman Trophy winners, joining for the most in college football history. He is the only coach to ever coach Heisman Trophy winners at three different positions (running back, quarterback and wide receiver).

The Tide plays its home games at Bryant–Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Their overall official record under Saban was 201–29 (. 878) (206–29 on the field), 23 bowl game appearances with 16 victories, ten SEC West titles, nine SEC championships, and six national championships.

He micromanages, but with a purpose. He sets expectations so that everyone understands what he wants, and then he can pull back. “When you have a system, you kind of get in a routine of what's important,” says Saban. “And then you spend a lot more time on thinking of things that would make it better."

Beyond his coaching success, Saban's net worth in 2024 stands at a staggering $70 million, a testament to his financial prowess and strategic investments. Saban's coaching journey began with humble roots at Kent State, eventually leading to a storied career that included stints in college football and the NFL.

Bear Bryant, 323 wins

Long considered the greatest college football coach of all time, Paul "Bear" Bryant was the winningest coach in the sport's history when he retired in 1982, and his six national championships at Alabama were the most all time until Nick Saban won his seventh in 2020.

In his 26 seasons as a collegiate head coach, Saban has compiled a 274-67-1 (. 803) record, including a 183-25 (. 880) mark in Tuscaloosa. His teams at Alabama have won eight SEC Championships while he has 10 SEC titles to his name (2001, 2003 at LSU) to go along with seven national championships (2003 at LSU).

2008 season

Saban finished the regular season undefeated for the first time in his career as a head coach as he led the Crimson Tide to its first undefeated regular season since 1994. He appeared on the September 1, 2008, cover of Forbes magazine as "The Most Powerful Coach in Sports."

It's been a full decade since Nick Saban and Alabama lost two games in a row, with the last time occurring in the 2013 season. Alabama lost its regular-season finale at No. 4 Auburn in the infamous Kick-Six game. Auburn went on to play in the national championship against Florida State.

Winningest coaches in Alabama football history

That mark still belongs to Paul W. "Bear" Bryant, the coach whom many believe Saban has supplanted as the best coach in college football history. Bryant remains the program record-holder with a 232-46-9 mark at Alabama, including a 128-28-5 mark in SEC play.

Why is Nick Saban retiring? ›

In the end, Saban felt it was time to go. He said in the report that he had grown tired of going through assistant coaches, and no longer felt he could give potential staffers assurance that he would be the head coach long-term. Saban retired Jan. 10.

Alabama hires Washington's Kalen DeBoer to replace Nick Saban as coach. Washington's Kalen DeBoer will be the next head coach at Alabama and replace the legendary Nick Saban, ESPN reported and FOX Sports' Bruce Feldman confirmed Friday.

Nick Saban is one of the most successful college football coaches in history and is also a huge Ferrari fan. However, Saban admitted on Thursday on The Pat McAfee Show that he only drives his Ferrari on Wednesdays if it is not raining. So, why does he drive the car only on sunny Wednesdays?

Nick Saban is one of the highest-paid coaches in college football, and his success at Alabama has led to a significant increase in the program's revenue and success on the field.

Thanks to the generosity of the donors and the efforts of Nick and Terry Saban, the Nick's Kids Foundation has donated nearly $12 million dollars to deserving organizations and causes.

To cultivate a great team, Saban advocates for: Unified Goals – Everyone on the team must be aligned and have the same goal. Defined Roles and Rules – Clarity in each individual's role and responsibilities is essential, and each individual must do their job, be responsible for their role, and be held accountable.

Total NFL Draft picks under Nick Saban at Alabama

The 2017, 2019, 2021 and 2023 drafts each saw 10 players drafted. Alabama produced more than 123 NFL Draft picks during Saban's since 2009, more than any other program.

Notably, Forbes only compiled Saban's earnings from his sports career. He achieved remarkable success as a spokesperson, appearing in a recent Aflac campaign alongside Deion Sanders. He also owns nine car dealerships throughout Alabama, Louisiana, Tennessee, and Texas under his Dream Motor Group.