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), 7× national champion (2003, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2015, 2017, 2020). Saban was mentored by Don James and Frank Cignetti and Earle Bruce and George Perles. The Saban coaching tree has produced 25 head coaches, combining for 4 national championships, including Major Applewhite, Jimbo Fisher, Kirby Smart, Derek Dooley, Lane Kiffin and 20 others.
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Major Applewhite
OC · Alabama · 2007–2007
25–26
Jimbo Fisher
Asst. · LSU · 2000–2004
130–48
1 natl. title
Kirby Smart
DBs · Alabama · 2007–2015
117–21
2 natl. titles
Derek Dooley
Tight ends / RBs · LSU · 2000–2004
32–41
Lane Kiffin
OC, QBs · Alabama · 2014–2016
117–53
Steve Sarkisian
OC / QBs · Alabama · 2019–2020
91–53
Mel Tucker
Asst. Head Coach and defensive backs · Alabama · 2015–2015
25–28
Michael Haywood
RBs · LSU · 2000–2002
9–15
Will Muschamp
DC · LSU · 2001–2004
56–51
Brent Key
OL · Alabama · 2018–2018
27–19
Charles Huff
Assoc. Head Coach / RBs · Alabama · 2019–2020
23–27
Curt Cignetti
Receivers, Recruiting Coordinator · Alabama · 2009–2010
46–7
1 natl. title
Dan Lanning
GA · Alabama · 2015–2015
48–8
Mario Cristobal
Asst. Head Coach, offensive line · Alabama · 2013–2016
97–79
Bill O'Brien
OC / QBs · Alabama · 2021–2021
35–36
Billy Napier
WRs · Alabama · 2013–2016
59–31
Brian Polian
GA · Michigan State · 1997–1997
26–20
Charles Kelly
Associate DC / Safeties · Alabama · 2019–2021
9–5
Geoff Collins
Director of player personnel · Alabama · 2007–2007
25–38
Harlon Barnett
GA · LSU · 2003–2003
2–8
Jeremy Pruitt
DC, inside linebackers · Alabama · 2016–2017
16–19
Jim McElwain
OC, Quarterbacks · Alabama · 2009–2011
77–64
Lance Taylor
GA · Alabama · 2007–2008
20–19
Mike Locksley
Co-OC and WRs · Alabama · 2017–2018
38–70
Pete Golding
DC · Alabama · 2018–2022
0–0
| School | Years | W | L | Pct | Titles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Toledo | 1990–1990 | 9 | 2 | 81.8% | — |
| Michigan State | 1995–1999 | 34 | 24 | 58.6% | — |
| LSU | 2000–2004 | 48 | 16 | 75.0% | 2003 |
| Alabama | 2007–2023 | 206 | 29 | 87.7% | 2009, 2011, 2012, 2015, 2017, 2020 |
| Career Total | 297 | 71 | 80.7% | 7 |
GA · Kent State · 1973–1974
Asst. · West Virginia · 1978–1979
Asst. · Ohio State · 1980–1981