[438][439][440] Its the sixth time Alabama has started the season No. Since that episode, Justin hasn't given up her fight to see her son at LSU and even told the website Momstream . [504] In August 2010, the documentary Nick Saban: Gamechanger was released. [313] Alabama finished its regular season 120 for the third time in Saban's career at Alabama and first since 2009. The Tide finished the season 130. She was engaged to musician Ben Gibbard in December 2008. [321] Alabama failed to recover Clemson's onside kick and time ran out. [49] However, even after the upset and an early-season rout of then-highly ranked Notre Dame the Spartans finished 66, including three last-minute losses featuring turnovers, defensive lapses, and special-teams misplays, and failed to earn a bowl invitation. [260] In a matchup of top five teams, Alabama defeated #1 Mississippi State 2520 marking the first time Alabama has defeated an AP No. Nicholas Saban is known popularly as the adopted son of Nick Saban. [435] It was Sabans second undefeated season and first since 2009. HOOVER, Ala. -- If you wanted the latest answer to an age-old question -- Does Nick Saban still have his fastball?-- the 69-year-old Alabama coach zipped a 98-mph heater underneath everyone's chin . ', "Saban statue to be dedicated during Tide's 2010 season at a date to be determined", "Alabama displays 9-foot statue of coach Saban", "Alabama No. [78] Other losses that season were on the road at Auburn 109, and a loss on the road to Georgia 4516. 4 Georgia", "Hurts rallies Alabama past Georgia in SEC Championship, 35-28", "Alabama, Clemson, ND, OU reach College Football Playoff", "Orange Bowl expanded scoring summary: Alabama Crimson Tide 45, Oklahoma Sooners 34", "HIGHLIGHTS: Tide wins first Orange Bowl in 52 years", "The lingering memory from Clemson 44, Alabama 16", "Clemson routs Alabama 44-16; Tigers win the CFP National Championship", "Clemson routs Alabama in national championship game", "Alabama ranked No. Saban suffered his second loss of the season, losing 32-31 in overtime. He is a writer and actor, known for The Blind Side (2009), Detail (2018) and West Wing Week (2010). [174] The following week Alabama defeated Georgia State 637, the most points for Alabama since 1979. [468] The win secured Sabans ninth title game appearance in 13 seasons. In the third title game in four years against Clemson, Saban suffered his worst loss at Alabama, losing 4416. [256] In Saban's 100thgame with the Tide, Alabama bounced back, narrowly defeating Arkansas 1413 for its eighth consecutive victory in the series. 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. As the head football coach for the University of Alabama, he is celebrating his 49th wedding anniversary. In the 2014 SEC Championship Game, Saban won his 5thSEC title (3rdwith Alabama) defeating #14 Missouri 4213. 1 in AP preseason top 25", "Alabama is again No. 5 Alabama to Play No. The Dolphins were considering quarterback Drew Brees, who had just been released from the San Diego Chargers due to a career-threatening shoulder injury and subsequent contract dispute, but instead traded for Daunte Culpepper, who was still recovering from a knee injury from the previous season. 9 ranked Clemson Tigers in the Chick-fil-A College Kickoff in the Georgia Dome. [343] The win gave Saban's senior class its 51st win, tying the NCAA record. 1 Alabama stuns No. [364] In the Third Saturday in October, Alabama defeated rival Tennessee 5821. [441] In the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game, Alabama defeated #14 Miami (FL) 4413 in their first meeting since the 1993 Sugar Bowl. [25] His paternal grandfather, Stanko Saban, was born in 1895 in Gospi, in the Lika region of Croatia. [497], Saban is of Croatian heritage. [400][401] In the Iron Bowl, Saban suffered his second loss of the season to rival #15 Auburn 4845. Saban previously served as head coach of the National Football League's Miami Dolphins and at three other universities: Louisiana State University (LSU), Michigan State University, and the University of Toledo. 3 seed, will face Alabama in College Football Playoff", "Henry's Heisman win is breakthrough for RBs", "Alabama 38, MSU 0: Spartans thrashed in CFP semifinal", "LOOK: Alabama players receive championship rings", "Alabama outlasts Clemson for Nick Saban's fifth national championship", "2015 Alabama Crimson Tide Schedule and Results", "Alabama Ranked No. [129] To finish the regular season, Bama defeated in-state rival Auburn, 360, the largest margin of victory in the series since 1962. [246] This was Saban's second bowl loss at Alabama and first since the 2009 Sugar Bowl against Utah. Alabama accepted an invitation to play in its third straight BCS bowl game and fifth in Saban's seven seasons at Alabama. 1 Alabama", "Alabama Crimson Tide Dominates Kentucky 48-7", "Football History vs University of Arkansas", "No. [423] The win secured Alabama the SEC West division title, its 15th overall and Sabans 13th as a coach. [350] It also gave Saban's Senior class an NCAA-record 52nd win. [255] Alabama suffered their first loss of the season losing to #11 Ole Miss 2317 which ended a 10-game win streak against the Rebels. The current age is 71 years old. This is a teaser from the wedding video my company, www.hollowayproductions.com, produced for Kristen Saban. Nick Saban Title Head Coach Phone 205-348-3600 A man of vision who has a proven record of championship success, head coach Nick Saban has returned the University of Alabama to the top of the college football landscape with his commitment to building the total program. But the coronavirus changed that. [478] In the first meeting since the 2010 BCS National Championship Game, Alabama overcame a late deficit to win 2019. Most Popular #13404. Source: ftw.usatoday.com 1 Alabama ends streak, routs Auburn 36-0", "Florida vs Alabama Box Score, December 6, 2008", "Sugar Bowl - Utah vs Alabama Box Score, January 2, 2009", "2008 Alabama Crimson Tide Schedule and Results", "9 Crimson Tide Players Selected to Associated Press All-SEC Team", "UA's Saban Named Home Depot Coach of the Year", "Saban Named Finalist for Liberty Mutual Coach of the Year Award", "Alabama's fourth quarter rally beats Virginia Tech 34-24", "Florida International at Alabama Box Score, September 12, 2009", "North Texas at Alabama Box Score, September 19, 2009", "Alabama 'D' shuts down Arkansas for 35-7 win", "Alabama 38, Kentucky 20 -- After Action Report", "Alabama uses big plays to beat Miss State 31-3", "No. [307] The following week Alabama defeated Mississippi State 513. The couple has two adopted children: Nicholas and Kristen. [395] On homecoming, Alabama got its 13th consecutive win over Arkansas 487. [360] The Tide defeated Jimbo Fisher and #22 Texas A&M 4523. A handful of folks on twitter suggested the connection between flexing bald man . 11 Oklahoma", "Trevor Knight, Oklahoma Sooners upset Alabama Crimson Tide, 45-31", "University of Alabama picked No. 1 in the Coaches Poll marking the seventh consecutive season Alabama has reached the top spot. The win secured Saban his third BCS Championship, his second with Alabama, and the 14thNational Championship for the Alabama football team. [261][262] Alabama defeated FCS opponent Western Carolina 4814. [489] In the Iron Bowl, the Tide defeated Auburn 4927. [106], On January 4, 2007, at a press conference on the Alabama campus, Saban was officially introduced as the head football coach of The University of Alabama. All six of Alabama's losses were by seven points or less. [281] In the annual Third Saturday in October meeting, the Tide narrowly defeated Tennessee 1914 to get its ninth consecutive win in the rivalry. 1 Alabama survives Tua injury, beats Tennessee 35-13", "Arkansas at Alabama Box Score, October 26, 2019", "LSU slays the dragon with 46-41 win at Alabama", "Tagovailoa injured in Alabama's 38-7 win at MSU", "Upon Further Review: Alabama 66, Western Carolina 3", "TideIllustrated - Alabama blows out Western Carolina 66-3 on Senior Day", "Auburn Beats Alabama 48-45 in Historic Iron Bowl Showdown", "Alabama drops in final Playoff rankings", "Looking at the history between Michigan and Alabama", "Alabama Solves Maize and Blue with 35-16 Win in Citrus Bowl", "SEC football schedule 2020: 10-game, conference-only slate begins Sept. 26 with two open dates", "Alabama Debuts at No. [21] Saban's career record as a college head coach is 280-691. [130] In the SEC Championship Game, Alabama suffered its first defeat in a 3120 loss to the SEC Eastern Division Champion Florida Gators (who later won the 2008 BCS Championship), and closed out the season with a 3117 loss to Utah in the Sugar Bowl[131][132] to finish the season at 122. The wedding happened over a Christmas break, on December 18, 1971, while the two were still in college. 1 Alabama blow out Arkansas State, 57-7", "After strong start, Ole Miss falls flat in 62-7 loss to No. [80], Saban accepted the head coaching position for the Miami Dolphins on December 25, 2004. He was born in Fairmont, West Virginia, United States. [311] In the Iron Bowl, Saban secured an undefeated regular season by defeating in-state rival #16 Auburn 3012. [152] The championship represented Alabama's 22nd SEC title and its first since 1999. [300] The next week Saban took on his alma mater Kent State with a 480 shutout. [208] Following a bye week, Alabama traveled to Columbia, Missouri for the first time since 1978 and defeated the Missouri Tigers 4210 in their first meeting as conference opponents. Extra time wasn't necessary as Saban decided to attempt a 56-yard field goal instead of either running out the clock or attempting a Hail Mary from Auburn's 39-yard line. [453] Following the bye week, Alabama won a close game against LSU 2014. [271], In his ninth season, Saban and Alabama began the year ranked No. [508] Saban owns a vacation home on Lake Burton in northeast Georgia. Grimes filed a lawsuit demanding monetary damages from . [45] From 1995 to 1997, Michigan State finished 651, 66, and 75. [144] The next week Alabama defeated Tennessee 1210. 3 Alabama top Florida 42-21", "Alabama's Defense Shines in Shutout of Texas A&M", "(4) Alabama 34, Tennessee 20: Tide stays the course", "Alabama at LSU Box Score, November 8, 2014", "Mississippi State loses to Alabama 25-20, but playoff hopes remain", "Snapshot of a Coaching Giant: Nick Saban's Record Against Ranked Teams Unparalleled", "Western Carolina at Alabama Box Score, November 22, 2014", "Alabama Football: What Went Wrong In The Sugar Bowl Loss? In 1973, he got one from one set of voters even though his team lost the Sugar Bowl. Nick Saban knows a talented recruit when he sees one, and it helps when it comes through a former player. [316] This was Alabama's third straight conference championship, the first time it had won three straight SEC titles since 19771979, and its first three-peat since the SEC Championship Game was added in 1992. [329][330] In the home opener, the Tide defeated Fresno State 4110. He missed the following game against #22 Auburn in the Iron Bowl, which Alabama won 4213. Nicholas is happily married to Kelse. [391] Alabama, back in conference play, defeated Ole Miss 5931. We live in an age where most of the global population is carrying around a . [114] He appeared on the September 1, 2008, cover of Forbes magazine as "The Most Powerful Coach in Sports. [419] It's the thirteenth year in a row Alabama has reached the top spot during a season. [303] In the annual Third Saturday in October, Alabama dominated #9 Tennessee 4910, to win its tenth in a row over the Vols. Saban formerly held the position of . 17 Mississippi State, 31-6", "No. [402] It's the first time Saban has lost two games in the regular season since 2010 and didn't qualify for the College Football Playoff for the first time. [393] It was the twelfth year in a row Alabama was ranked at the top spot at some point during a season. [490] The win secured Saban his fifteenth consecutive ten-win season, a new NCAA record. Nick Saban was somehow surviving in 2020 without having access to the internet. The two wins came over the Carolina Panthers and the New Orleans Saints, a game that took place in Tiger Stadium due to Hurricane Katrina. They share two children, a handful of grandchildren, and seven national championships. 1 in AP Top 25", "Alabama is No. 1 team in USA Today Coaches Poll", "Special teams falter, Virginia Tech loses to Alabama 35-10", "Game lived up to the hype: 'Bama outscores Texas A&M 49-42", "Colorado State falls 31-6 to No. 9,450 Followers, 26 Following, 37 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Nick Saban (@nick.saban_) [472] The Tide finished the season 132. 2 Alabama crushes Auburn 49-0 to win SEC West championship", "Football History vs University of Alabama", "2012 Alabama Crimson Tide Schedule and Results", "MIAMI BOUND: Crimson Tide takes SEC championship", "SEC Championship Game history: year-by-year game results, MVPs, all-time standings", "Alabama Meets Notre Dame in College Football Championship Game", "Alabama bashes Notre Dame 42-14 in BCS title game", "Alabama-Notre Dame: All-time match-up history", "Throwback Thursday: 2013 BCS Championship, Alabama 42, Notre Dame 14", "How Many National Championships Has Alabama Won? Father - Nick Saban Nick is of Croatian descent, with his grandfather migrating to the US at a young age. [22] Saban has coached four Heisman Trophy winners at Alabama: Mark Ingram II (2009), Derrick Henry (2015), DeVonta Smith (2020), and Bryce Young (2021).[23]. 2 in preseason poll", "Alabama ranked No. 4 Auburn to Iron Bowl win over top-ranked Alabama", "Auburn set to face off against Missouri in SEC Championship Game", "2013 Alabama Crimson Tide Schedule and Results", "Sugar Bowl matches No. 18 Mississippi State on Jalen Hurts' heroics", "Alabama at Mississippi State by the numbers", "Mercer at Alabama Box Score, November 18, 2017", "Alabama Senior Class Has Tied Wins Record", "No. [91][92] He was eventually put on injured reserve. [469] The Tide played #3 Georgia in a rematch of the SEC Championship in the third All-SEC National title game. He'll be 77 at the conclusion of that deal. [421] On November 25, Saban returned a positive COVID-19 test. This is the beginning. 1" after her son had announced his intention to sign with the Crimson Tide. He once nailed a hilarious Saban impression after winning two national championships as an assistant coach at University of Alabama. [259] After a second bye week, Alabama traveled to Baton Rouge to play #14 LSU. Nick Saban accepted the challenge along with the entire Crimson Tide team. Saban is considered by many to be the greatest coach in college football history. Answer (1 of 2): Why does he have to be 'the black guy"???? [154][155] The win secured Saban's second national championship and Alabama's 13th, and its first in the BCS era. [397] It also snapped Alabama's 31-home-game winning streak. [231] #21 Ole Miss Rebels was next up for Alabama, which shut out the Rebels 250 for its tenth straight win in the series. Nick Saban Age. He was born on October 31, 1951, as Nicholas Lou Saban Jr. in Fairmont, West Virginia. [328] Alabama improved to 50 in Chick-fil-A games and Saban improved to 110 against former assistant coaches. [114] In the SEC Championship, Saban secured his sixth conference title when the Tide defeated #18 Florida 2915. [414] On October 14, 2020, Saban tested positive for COVID-19, along with the university athletic director, Greg Byrne. [323] The Tide finished the season at 141. Saban resigned as head coach at Michigan State following the end of the 1999 regular season. [177] Alabama was selected to play in the 2011 Capital One Bowl and in their first-ever meeting, Alabama defeated #7 Michigan State 497 in the largest margin of victory in that bowl game's history. [312] This was Alabama's third straight win over the Tigers, the first time since 19901992. 1 Alabama Posts Methodical 49-0 Win Over Chattanooga on Senior Day", "Video: Auburn beats Alabama 34-28 with missed field goal return for a touchdown", "Davis dash lifts resilient No. [38] He remained in that position for four seasons. 1 Alabama cruises past San Jose State 48-3", "Alabama 48, San Jose State 3: Grading the Tide", "Football History vs Penn State University", "No.1 Alabama Wins Big in First Road Test", "Ingram leads No. [96] Quarterback Joey Harrington was eventually benched in favor of third-string quarterback Cleo Lemon. The two losses were routs at the hands of Purdue and Wisconsin. [333] The following week, Alabama manhandled Ole Miss 663, the most points in a game since 1979. [50][51], Saban led the 1999 Spartans to a 92 season that included wins over Notre Dame, Michigan, Ohio State, and Penn State. [363] On homecoming, the Tide defeated Missouri 3910. [267] It was Alabama's 24thSEC championship and first since 2012. According to a report from AL.com, . The new contract adds five seasons to his existing deal. [237] Following their second bye week, Alabama took on #10 LSU and Saban improved his record to 53 against the Tigers, as Alabama won 3817. [272][273] It was their lowest preseason ranking since 2009. Nick Saban's age is 71 years old as of today's date 1st February 2023 having been born on 31 October 1951. [280] The following week behind a strong defensive performance, the Tide beat #9 Texas A&M 4123. [467] In the Cotton Bowl Classic, Alabama defeated Cincinnati 276. [448] The loss snapped a 19-game win streak, an eight-game win streak against the Aggies, and a 100-game win streak against unranked opponents dating back to 2007. "A tidy ship is a happy ship," was one of his favorite sayings. 7 Alabama Football 49, Auburn 27 at the Iron Bowl", "Alabama rolls past Auburn, reaches double-digit wins for 15th year in row", "No. [110][111][112] The Crimson Tide defeated Colorado in the 2007 Independence Bowl, 3024, to end the year 76. [382] The Tide advanced to the National Championship game for the fourth consecutive year and played the #2 seed Clemson Tigers. Ahead of the 50th wedding anniversary of the couple known as Coach. [485] On homecoming, the Tide bounced back defeating #24 Mississippi State 306. Ho come he can't be just the "guy"? [291] The victory marked Alabama's 16th national title and fourth in seven seasons. [201] Alabama opened the season at Cowboys Stadium against #8 Michigan in the first meeting between the schools since the 2000 Orange Bowl with Alabama winning 4114. [417] The next week, the Tide shutout Mississippi State 410. [409][410] In the season opener, Alabama went on the road and defeated Missouri 3819. [516] Saban's coaching career encompasses the Bill Belichick coaching tree, having worked as his defensive coordinator during Belichick's tenure as head coach of the Cleveland Browns. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To . 2 in the final BCS rankings, the first time in college football history that two teams from the same conference (much less the same division of the same conference) played each other for the BCS Championship. [30] He later served as an assistant coach in NCAA Division I-A, at several schools: Syracuse in 1977, West Virginia in 1978 and 1979, Ohio State in 1980 and 1981, Navy in 1982, and Michigan State from 1983 to 1987. LSU lost the following week to Florida, 197. [222][223] The win gave Alabama their 15th national championship and their third championship in four years. [270] The Tide finished the season at 122. [53] Saban's assistant head coach and successor, Bobby Williams, coached the Spartans to a Citrus Bowl victory over Florida, giving the Spartans an overall record of 102 for the 1999 season. . [396] After a second bye week, Alabama took on #2 LSU in a matchup of top-3 teams for the second consecutive year. After the victory over Ohio State in the 2021 College . [449][450][451] The next week, Alabama bounced back defeating Mississippi State 499. Nicholas Lou Saban Jr. is an American football coach who has been the head football coach at the University of Alabama since 2007. They would start dating years later, when Saban attended Kent . He's concerned the national championship game takes away from his recruiting time. 3/3/2 Alabama Football Beats Auburn in First Overtime Game in Series History, 2422", "Instant Analysis: How Auburn lost 2422 OT thriller against Alabama", "Rewinding Alabama's 4124 SEC championship win over Georgia", "In celebration of a new CFB season and Alabama Football", "Alabama Wins its 29th SEC Championship 4124 Over #1 Georgia", "Alabama football earns No. Kristen's height is about 5 feet and 6 inches (1.68m), and she weighs about 67 kgs. Nick Saban waves his wand, and suddenly, everything is OK. "Wart removal" is how one former SEC staffer referred to it. [224] Alabama won back-to-back national titles for the first time since 1978 and 1979. The couple has two adopted children: Nicholas and Kristen. "[500], Saban shares his last name with another famous football coach, Lou Saban. [506], Saban and his wife Terry have been married for over 45 years. [245] In the Sugar Bowl, Alabama lost to #11 Oklahoma 4531. Head Coach. 86.2K subscribers Texas A&M head coach Jimbo Fisher holds a press conference in response to comments made by Alabama head coach Nick Saban Wednesday night on NIL and schools (including Texas. [456] The win secured Saban his ninth SEC West title at Alabama. [517] Saban worked with Belichick's father, Steve, while on the staff together at Navy in 1982.[518]. Birthday October Oct 31, 1951 Birthplace . Personal Life: Affair, Girlfriends, Wife, Kids Nick Saban married on 18th December in the year 1971 in which he married Terry Constable from West Virginia. Feb 14, 2012 - Nicholas Saban Photos Photos - Head coach Nick Saban of the Alabama Crimson Tide celebrates with his son Nicholas after beating the Georgia Bulldogs in overtime to win the CFP National Championship presented by AT&T at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 8, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. By Mike Rodak | mrodak@al.com As many of the 106,000 fans in Kyle Field celebrated on the turf after Texas A&M's 41-38. [86][87][88][89] Saban later said that the team's decision to pass on Brees was the moment he knew that he would leave the team. [342] On Senior Day, Alabama dominated FCS opponent Mercer 560. 1 in USA Today preseason poll; Tide got 55 of 59 votes", "No. However, . 2 Alabama to 47-23 Win over South Carolina", "10 Takeaways: Alabama Crimson Tide dominates Southern Miss 49-7", "By The Numbers: Alabama 47, Texas A&M 28", "No. [75] They were ranked No. He still feels the pain of a community rocked to its core from a sudden, sickening loss when a 46-year-old Nick Saban Sr. dropped dead of a heart attack while jogging home one evening. TUSCALOOSA, Ala. -- Fresh off a new $93.6 million contract extension that runs through the 2030 season and makes him college football's highest-paid coach, Alabama's Nick Saban told ESPN on . [474][475] 2022 marked the 15th consecutive season the Tide have been #1 at some point of the year. He is American by nationality. [477] Alabama traveled to Austin, Texas for the first time since 1922 to play Texas. Here are seven things we learned from St. John's piece: 1. [275] In their home opener, the Tide defeated Middle Tennessee, 3710. [216][217] It was Alabama's fourth shutout of the season (second time back-to-back) and second year in a row the Tide finish the regular season 111. Early Life 1 team in both the AP and Coaches Poll. 4 seed Ohio State in the Sugar Bowl, losing 4235. Here's what you need to know about the family: 1. The birth date is 31-Oct-51. [501] Upon the death of Lou Saban, his widow Joyce Saban said the two men might have been second cousins,[502] but their families say they are not related. Located on the point of Lake Burton in woodsy Tuscaloosa County, Saban's lake house is down the road from a $10.95 million investment property he sold at auction in 2013. He and Bear Bryant are two of the most successful coaches in Alabama football history. [113][n 1], During his second year as head coach of the Tide, Saban led his team from a sub-par season in 2007 to a perfect 120 regular season record. Nick and Terry were 21 years old when they decided to marry. They have two children. [515] After Saban finished his degree at Kent State in 1972, James convinced him to join the Kent State coaching staff as a graduate assistant. [235][236] In the Third Saturday in October, The Tide defeated Tennessee 4510 to win its seventh consecutive game over the Vols. 1 in 2021 preseason AP Top 25 poll", "Packed with history: Fresh faces join No. [221] On December 2, Alabama finished second in the final BCS rankings for the second consecutive season. It was Alabamas first appearance and win in the Rose Bowl since 1946. They married a year later in September 2009 and divorced in December 2012. Saban played defensive back for Kent State under coach Don James. Mel Tucker signed a nine-year, $95 million deal with Michigan State, as well. 2. Football Coach #3. Terry has been a supporting wife and a "great partner," as claimed by Nick. [148] Following a 450 shutout of Chattanooga, on Black Friday, Alabama came from behind to defeat Gene Chizik's Auburn Tigers, 2621, marking the first time since 19731974 Alabama had finished the regular season undefeated in consecutive years, and the first consecutive 12-win seasons. 1 in the APpoll for the second straight year. May 17, 2021 4:58 PM ET. You must admit, you don't see that every day. [160], At the start of his fourth season, Alabama was overwhelmingly chosen as the preseason No. [253] In their conference opener, Alabama put up 645 yards of offense beating Florida 4221. [373] The Tide defeated FCS opponent The Citadel 5017. 2 Alabama clinches SEC West title before Iron Bowl kickoff", "Crimson Tide will remember 2014 SEC title as truly something special", "Three and Out: Alabama beats Missouri 42-13 to capture SEC championship", "Ohio State beats Alabama 42-35 in Sugar Bowl to shift national landscape", "Reflecting on Alabama's Sugar Bowl history under Nick Saban", "2014 Alabama Crimson Tide Schedule and Results", "Alabama Football Ranked No. [41] Michigan State had not had a winning season since 1990, and the team was sanctioned by the NCAA for recruiting violations that were committed under his predecessor and former mentor, George Perles. [210] On homecoming, Alabama beat undefeated #13 Mississippi State 387. [340] Alabama then traveled to Starkville and escaped with a 3124 win over #18 Mississippi State. [232] The following week saw Alabama beat Georgia State 453. 1 Tide notch second straight SEC West shutout", "Tide offense struggles in second straight shutout", "Alabama Football Adds To Seasons Winning 10 Or More Games", "Reliving Alabama's strange day vs. [301] On homecoming, Alabama defeated Kentucky 346. [147] The next week Alabama defeated Mississippi State, 313, securing the second straight 10-win season for Alabama. [220] The win also clinched a spot in a BCS bowl game for the fourth time in five years. 2 in preseason AP poll", "Sims guides No. [205] Alabama opened up conference play the next week by routing Arkansas 520 in their sixth consecutive win over the Razorbacks. [510] Saban not only speaks with NFL players, but former athletes that have moved on past football, such as Eryk Anders, linebacker turned pro fighter in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. The win gave LSU the BCS national championship[77] and a 131 finish for the season. [196] In the rematch, Alabama defeated the Tigers 210 with a dominating defensive performance, improving Saban's record to 33 against Les Miles and his former employer, LSU. The birthplace of Nick is Fairmont, West Virginia. [230] The Crimson Tide went on to defeat Colorado State, which was coached by Alabama's former offensive coordinator Jim McElwain, 316. [361] The following week, Alabama beat Louisiana 5614. 1", "Alabama Football Blanks Utah State in Season Opener, 55-0", "Texas Football: Series history with Alabama", "No. Along the way, Nick, age 70, and Terry, who is 69, have won seven national championships and impacted no shortage of people. [493] The Tide finished the season 112. The win also gave Saban's senior class its 54th win, breaking the previous year's NCAA record for most wins. 3 Alabama, No. That was the case this weekend when Dre Kirkpatrick, Jr., the son of the NFL. Nick Saban's salary in 2022.