Nick Saban is a highly decorated American football coach, now a sportscaster for ESPN. He's widely regarded as one of the greatest coaches ever, leading the University of Alabama to six national championships (2009, 2011, 2012, 2015, 2017, 2020) in nine title game appearances. Previously, he coached the Miami Dolphins (NFL) and at the University of Toledo, Michigan State University and Louisiana State University (LSU). His tenure at Alabama (2007-2023) was marked by unparalleled success, solidifying his legacy in college football.
Speculation surrounds Nick Saban's potential return. Cleveland Browns' QB plans might negatively affect Shedeur Sanders, while owner is reportedly eyeing Arch Manning. Colin Cowherd hinted at Saban returning.
In 1908, Stanko Saban, Nick Saban's paternal grandfather, emigrated from Gospić, Croatia, to Portland, Oregon, at the age of 13.
In 2022, Alabama traveled to Austin, Texas, for the first time since 1922 to play Texas.
In 1936, the Associated Press (AP) Poll was established. Nick Saban later became the first coach to win a national championship with two different Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) schools since the AP Poll's inception.
On January 5, 2021, DeVonta Smith became Saban's third Heisman Trophy winner. Mac Jones and Najee Harris finished third and fifth respectively in voting. Alabama became the second program to have three players finish in the top five in Heisman voting, joining Army's 1946 team from 1946.
On October 31, 1951, Nicholas Lou Saban Jr. was born. He later became a prominent figure in American football as a coach and sportscaster.
In 2003, LSU broke the record of 11 wins set by the 1958 National Championship team.
In 1999, Michigan State reached their most wins in a season since 1965.
In 1999, Michigan State reached their highest ranking since the 1966 team.
In 1968, Nick Saban played quarterback on the West Virginia state championship team.
In 2001, LSU's Sugar Bowl victory was the first time the Tigers had won the Sugar Bowl since 1968.
On May 4, 1970, Nick Saban and his roommate avoided being present at the Kent State shootings because they went to lunch before heading to the rally area.
On December 18, 1971, Nick Saban married Terry Constable, who was also from West Virginia.
In 2017, the Tide defeated Tennessee for the 11th consecutive year, tying the record set back from 1971 to 1981.
In 1972, after finishing his degree at Kent State, Nick Saban joined the Kent State coaching staff as a graduate assistant, influenced by Don James.
In 1973, Nick Saban graduated from Kent State University with a bachelor's degree in business.
In 1975, Nick Saban earned his master's degree in sports administration from Kent State. During his first year of graduate school, Saban's father passed away.
In 1977, Nick Saban served as an assistant coach at Syracuse.
In 2016, Alabama's third straight conference championship was the first time it had won three straight SEC titles since 1977-1979.
From 1978 to 1979, Nick Saban was an assistant coach at West Virginia.
From 1978 to 1979, Nick Saban was an assistant coach at West Virginia.
In 2016, Alabama's third straight conference championship was the first time it had won three straight SEC titles since 1977-1979.
In 2017, Alabama manhandled Ole Miss 66–3, which was the most points in a game since 1979.
From 1980 to 1981, Nick Saban worked as an assistant coach at Ohio State.
In 1980, Alabama had its first consecutive shutout of a conference opponent since 1980.
From 1980 to 1981, Nick Saban worked as an assistant coach at Ohio State.
In 2017, the Tide defeated Tennessee for the 11th consecutive year, tying the record set back from 1971 to 1981.
In 1982, Nick Saban and Bill Belichick became friends, marking the beginning of their long-lasting relationship.
In 1982, Nick Saban served as an assistant coach at Navy.
In 1982, while on staff at Navy, Nick Saban worked alongside Steve Belichick, marking an early connection within the Belichick coaching lineage.
From 1983 to 1987, Nick Saban served as an assistant coach at Michigan State.
In 2016, Alabama's game against USC marked their first meeting since the 1985 Aloha Bowl, where details of the original game aren't mentioned.
In 2001, LSU's SEC Championship was the first outright championship for LSU since 1986.
In 2016, Alabama's Peach Bowl matchup with the Washington Huskies was the first meeting between the two teams since the 1986 Sun Bowl.
From 1983 to 1987, Nick Saban served as an assistant coach at Michigan State.
In 1988, before Nick Saban's arrival, the Toledo Rockets had a 6-5 season.
On December 22, 1989, Nick Saban was hired as the head coach at the University of Toledo, marking the beginning of his head coaching career.
Before Nick Saban became head coach in 1995, Michigan State hadn't had a winning season since 1990.
In 1990, under Nick Saban, the Toledo Rockets achieved a 9–2 season and became co-champions of the Mid-American Conference.
In 2016, Saban secured an undefeated regular season by defeating in-state rival #16 Auburn 30-12, marking Alabama's third straight win over the Tigers, which was the first time since the period from 1990-1992 that they had achieved such a streak.
In the 2021 College Football Playoff, Alabama was chosen as the #1 seed and played the #4 seed Cincinnati in the first meeting between the schools since 1990.
In 2016, Alabama won its third straight conference championship, marking the first time it had won three straight SEC titles since 1977–1979, and its first three-peat since the SEC Championship Game was added in 1992.
In 1994, Nick Saban was the defensive coordinator for the Cleveland Browns, leading the NFL's best defensive unit in points allowed. Saban later described these four years as the "worst of my life".
In 1995, Nick Saban became the head coach of Michigan State, taking over a team that hadn't had a winning season since 1990 and was under NCAA sanctions.
In 1995, Nick Saban's first season as head coach, Michigan State finished with a record of 6-5-1.
In November 1999, Nick Saban was named as the 31st head football coach at LSU.
In 2000, Nick Saban led the LSU Tigers to an 8-4 season, which included a Peach Bowl victory over Georgia Tech.
In 2001, Nick Saban led LSU to a 10-3 record, winning the SEC Championship and the Sugar Bowl.
In 2002, LSU had a Sugar Bowl victory over Illinois.
In 2002, LSU had a season with mixed results, including a loss in the Cotton Bowl Classic to Texas and finishing with an 8-5 record.
In 2003, Nick Saban led the LSU Tigers to win the BCS National Championship against the Oklahoma Sooners, finishing the season with a 13-1 record.
On December 25, 2004, Nick Saban accepted the head coaching position for the Miami Dolphins.
In 2004, Nick Saban finished the season with LSU at 9-3, after losing to Iowa in the Capital One Bowl, and then left to coach the Miami Dolphins.
In 2005, Lou Saban, commented on the younger Nick Saban's success, where they were called "distant cousins".
In 2005, Nick Saban's first season with the Miami Dolphins resulted in a 9-7 record, narrowly missing the playoffs after winning their final six games.
On November 27, 2006, the University of Alabama announced the firing of head coach Mike Shula, fueling rumors of Nick Saban being a potential replacement.
Throughout December 2006, Nick Saban repeatedly denied rumors of taking the Alabama job in press conferences, stating he would not be the Alabama coach.
In 2006, Nick Saban had an unsuccessful season with the Miami Dolphins, finishing 6-10, his first losing season as a head coach. The Dolphins passed on quarterback Drew Brees, traded for Daunte Culpepper, and faced offensive struggles.
On January 1, 2007, shortly after the Dolphins' season-ending loss, Nick Saban met with Alabama officials, despite previous denials of taking the job.
On January 3, 2007, Nick Saban accepted the offer to become the 27th head coach of the Alabama Crimson Tide, signing an eight-year contract worth US$32 million, making him one of the highest-paid football coaches in the United States at the time.
On January 4, 2007, Nick Saban was officially introduced as the head football coach of The University of Alabama at a press conference on the Alabama campus.
On September 1, 2007, Nick Saban's Alabama Crimson Tide opened the season with a 52–6 victory over the Western Carolina Catamounts.
In 2007, Nick Saban started his tenure as head coach at the University of Alabama, a position he held until 2023.
On September 1, 2008, Nick Saban appeared on the cover of Forbes magazine as "The Most Powerful Coach in Sports."
In 2009, Alabama lost to Utah in the Sugar Bowl. This was Saban's second bowl loss at Alabama.
In 2009, Mark Ingram II won the Heisman Trophy while playing for Alabama under coach Nick Saban.
In 2009, Nick Saban coached the Alabama Crimson Tide to win the BCS National Championship.
In 2009, Nick Saban made a cameo appearance as himself in the film The Blind Side, where he was allowed to simply repeat a conversation instead of following the script.
In 2015, Saban and Alabama began the year ranked No. 3 in the preseason AP and Coaches Poll, marking the eighth straight year the Tide began the season in the top five, making it their lowest preseason ranking since 2009.
In 2016, Alabama finished its regular season 12-0 for the third time in Saban's career at Alabama and first since 2009, marking a significant milestone.
In the 2021 College Football Playoff National Championship, Alabama defeated #3 Ohio State to win its 18th National Championship, marking Saban's second undefeated season and first since 2009.
In August 2010, the documentary "Nick Saban: Gamechanger," featuring interviews from figures like Bill Belichick and Mal Moore, was released.
In 2010, Alabama was overwhelmingly chosen as the preseason No. 1 team in both the AP and Coaches Poll, marking the first time since 1978 that the Crimson Tide started the season ranked No. 1.
In 2010, Nick Saban's Crimson Tide defeated the Texas Longhorns in the BCS National Championship Game to finish a perfect 14–0, giving Alabama their first National Championship since 1992.
In 2010, Saban's Crimson Tide was ranked No. 1 in both the AP and Coaches preseason polls, marking the first time since then that they achieved this ranking as of 2013.
In 2019, Saban suffered his second loss of the season to rival #15 Auburn, marking the first time since 2010 that Saban lost two games in the regular season.
On April 16, 2011, a life-sized bronzed statue of Nick Saban was unveiled at the 2011 A-Day spring game, making him Alabama's fifth coach to be immortalized outside the north end zone of Bryant–Denny Stadium.
In 2011, Alabama defeated #7 Michigan State 49–7 in the Capital One Bowl, marking the largest margin of victory in that bowl game's history and securing Alabama's third consecutive 10-win season.
In 2011, Nick Saban coached the Alabama Crimson Tide to win the AP National Championship.
In 2012, Nick Saban led Alabama Crimson Tide to another AP National Championship.
In 2014, Alabama won its first SEC Championship since 2012, securing the title against Missouri. This was Alabama's 24th SEC championship.
In 2015, Alabama defeated Michigan State in the College Football Playoff semifinal at the Cotton Bowl, marking Alabama's first appearance in a national championship game since the 2012 season.
In 2016, Alabama's win over LSU was the first shutout over them since the 2012 BCS National Championship Game, showing a defensive dominance in the current game and recalling a past victory.
On January 7, 2013, Nick Saban's Alabama team defeated Notre Dame 42–14 in the 2013 BCS National Championship Game, securing their 15th national championship and their third in four years, marking back-to-back national titles for the first time since 1978 and 1979.
In 2013, Alabama, under Nick Saban, began the season ranked No. 1 in both the AP and Coaches preseason polls for the first time since 2010. They defeated Virginia Tech 35–10 in the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game, and went on to defeat #6 Texas A&M, Colorado State, Ole Miss, Georgia State, Kentucky, Arkansas, Tennessee, #10 LSU, Mississippi State, and Chattanooga.
In 2013, Nick Saban was inducted into the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame.
In 2021, Alabama was selected as the #1 seed and played the #4 seed Notre Dame in the Rose Bowl. This was the first meeting between the schools since the 2013 BCS National Championship Game.
In 2014, Alabama started the year ranked No. 2 in the preseason polls. They won against West Virginia, Florida Atlantic, Southern Miss, and Florida. They were voted No. 1 in the Coaches Poll after a bye week. They suffered their first loss to Ole Miss. They defeated Arkansas, Texas A&M, Tennessee, LSU, Mississippi State, and Western Carolina. They won the Iron Bowl against Auburn. They finished the regular season 11-1 and won the SEC West. They won the SEC Championship against Missouri. Alabama was selected for the first College Football Playoff as the No. 1 seed but lost to Ohio State in the Sugar Bowl. The Tide finished the season at 12–2.
In 2014, Nick Saban experienced his first playoff semifinal loss since this year.
In 2015, Derrick Henry won the Heisman Trophy while playing for Alabama under coach Nick Saban.
In 2015, Nick Saban coached the Alabama Crimson Tide to a College Football Playoff championship.
In 2016, Alabama started the season ranked #1. They defeated USC, Western Kentucky, Ole Miss, Kent State, Kentucky, Arkansas, Tennessee, Texas A&M, LSU, Mississippi State, Chattanooga, and Auburn, securing an undefeated regular season. They won the SEC Championship against Florida. They made the College Football Playoff as the #1 seed and defeated Washington in the Peach Bowl. They lost to Clemson in the National Championship game. The Tide finished the season at 14–1.
In 2017, Nick Saban coached the Alabama Crimson Tide to another College Football Playoff championship.
In 2018, Nick Saban endorsed Joe Manchin for Senate, highlighting their shared West Virginia roots.
In 2019, Nick Saban expressed his admiration and respect for Bill Belichick, emphasizing the unique and supportive nature of their relationship.
On October 14, 2020, Nick Saban, along with the university athletic director, Greg Byrne, tested positive for COVID-19.
In 2020, DeVonta Smith won the Heisman Trophy while playing for Alabama under coach Nick Saban.
In 2020, Nick Saban led the Alabama Crimson Tide to win another College Football Playoff championship.
On January 5, 2021, DeVonta Smith became Saban's third Heisman Trophy winner. Mac Jones and Najee Harris finished third and fifth respectively in voting. Alabama became the second program to have three players finish in the top five in Heisman voting, joining Army's 1946 team.
On June 7, 2021, Saban agreed to a contract extension with Alabama that runs through the 2028 season.
In 2021, Bryce Young won the Heisman Trophy while playing for Alabama under coach Nick Saban.
In 2022, Alabama started the year ranked #1 in the preseason AP and Coaches Poll, marking the 15th consecutive season the Tide have been #1 at some point of the year.
In 2022, Nick Saban co-signed a letter to Senator Joe Manchin in support of the Freedom to Vote Act, clarifying that he does not support removing the filibuster in the Senate.
During the 2023 college football season, Nick Saban made weekly appearances on The Pat McAfee Show every Thursday.
In 2023, Nick Saban concluded his coaching career at the University of Alabama.
On January 10, 2024, Nick Saban officially announced his retirement from coaching, concluding his tenure at Alabama with an impressive record of 201–29.
On February 7, 2024, Nick Saban was hired by ESPN as an analyst for College GameDay, starting with the 2024 college football season. He will also contribute to NFL Draft and SEC Media Days coverage.
In June 2024, The Tuscaloosa News reported that Nick Saban is serving in an advisory role for Alabama's athletics program, receiving an annual salary of $500,000 and maintaining an office at Bryant–Denny Stadium.
In 2024, the University of Alabama dedicated the field at Bryant-Denny Stadium as Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium, with the official dedication taking place on September 7.
In 2025, Nick Saban is scheduled to be inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame as a coach.
On June 7, 2021, Saban agreed to a contract extension with Alabama that runs through the 2028 season.
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