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Nick Saban compiled a 297–71 career record as head coach at Toledo (1990–1990), Michigan State (1995–1999), LSU (2000–2004), Alabama (2007–2023), 8× national champion (2003, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2020). Saban was mentored by Frank Cignetti and Earle Bruce and George Perles. The Saban coaching tree has produced 21 head coaches, combining for 4 national championships, including Jimbo Fisher, Kirby Smart, Lane Kiffin, Steve Sarkisian, Mel Tucker and 16 others.

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Nick Saban

297–71 (80.7%)8× National Champion (2003, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2020)

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Mentors

Frank Cignetti

west virginiaAsst. · West Virginia · 1978–1979

17–27

Earle Bruce

ohio stateAsst. · Ohio State · 1980–1981

138–81

George Perles

michigan stateAsst. · Michigan State · 1983–1987

68–67

Head Coaches Developed

Jimbo Fisher

lsuAsst. · Lsu · 2000–2004

130–48

1 natl. title

Kirby Smart

alabamaDBs · Alabama · 2007–2015

117–21

2 natl. titles

Lane Kiffin

alabamaOC, QBs · Alabama · 2014–2016

117–53

Steve Sarkisian

alabamaOC / QBs · Alabama · 2019–2020

81–50

Mel Tucker

alabamaAsst. Head Coach and defensive backs · Alabama · 2015–2015

25–28

Will Muschamp

lsuDC · Lsu · 2001–2004

56–51

Brent Key

alabamaOL · Alabama · 2018–2018

27–19

Charles Huff

alabamaAssoc. Head Coach / RBs · Alabama · 2019–2020

16–21

Curt Cignetti

alabamaReceivers, Recruiting Coordinator · Alabama · 2009–2010

46–7

1 natl. title

Kyle Flood

alabamaOL · Alabama · 2016–2019

26–23

Mario Cristobal

alabamaAsst. Head Coach, offensive line · Alabama · 2013–2016

84–76

Bill O'Brien

alabamaOC / QBs · Alabama · 2021–2021

33–26

Bobby Williams

alabamaTEs, special teams · Alabama · 2014–2014

15–17

Charles Kelly

alabamaAssociate DC / Safeties · Alabama · 2019–2021

0–0

Dan Enos

alabamaAssoc. Head Coach / QBs · Alabama · 2018–2018

26–36

Doug Marrone

alabamaOL · Alabama · 2021–2021

25–25

Jeff Banks

alabamaST Coord / TEs · Alabama · 2018–2020

0–1

Jeremy Pruitt

alabamaDC, inside linebackers · Alabama · 2016–2017

16–19

Jim McElwain

alabamaOC, Quarterbacks · Alabama · 2009–2011

77–64

Mike Locksley

alabamaCo-OC and WRs · Alabama · 2017–2018

39–73

Sal Sunseri

alabamaAsst. Head Coach, Linebackers · Alabama · 2009–2021

0–0

Head Coaching Career

SchoolYearsWLPctTitles
ToledoToledo
1990–19909281.8%—
Michigan StateMichigan State
1995–1999342458.6%—
LSULSU
2000–2004481675.0%2003
AlabamaAlabama
2007–20232062987.7%2009, 2011, 2012, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2020
Career Total2977180.7%8

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