Few names in college football history carry the weight of Nick Saban. Known for his legendary tenure at Alabama from 2007 to 2023, Saban defined an era of dominance in the SEC and left behind a coaching legacy unmatched in modern sports. With a staggering 254-45 SEC coaching record, including time at LSU (2000–2004), Saban boasts an .849 winning percentage, the second highest in SEC history for coaches with at least five seasons.
Nick Saban’s Dominance: SEC Records Against Every Team from 2007–2023
What stands out even more is that no SEC team had a winning streak against Saban at the time of his retirement. Alabama had won its most recent game against every other SEC opponent. Here’s a closer look at Saban’s head-to-head record vs. every SEC school during his 17-season reign at Alabama.
SEC West:
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Arkansas: 17–0
Saban never lost to the Razorbacks, illustrating total domination from start to finish. -
Auburn: 12–5
The Iron Bowl rivalry delivered some of college football’s most iconic moments, but Saban still walked away with a dominant win record. -
LSU: 13–5
After coaching the Tigers earlier in his career, Saban made a point to dominate them once he switched sidelines. -
Mississippi State: 16–1
The Bulldogs only managed one win over Alabama in the Saban era, back in 2007. -
Ole Miss: 15–2
The Rebels caught fire briefly, but Saban quickly restored the Tide’s supremacy in this matchup. -
Texas A&M: 10–2
Johnny Manziel stole the spotlight in 2012, and Jimbo Fisher got a win in 2021, but Saban consistently bested the Aggies overall.
SEC East:
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Florida: 8–1
This once-fierce rivalry saw Saban assert dominance quickly, including several SEC Championship wins. -
Georgia: 8–2
The Bulldogs managed just two wins despite being a national powerhouse. Saban had Kirby Smart’s number more often than not. -
Kentucky: 4–0
A perfect record reflects the talent gap during Saban’s tenure. -
Missouri: 2–0
These rare matchups ended in Alabama blowouts. -
South Carolina: 2–1
The lone blemish came in 2010, when Stephen Garcia and the Gamecocks stunned the Tide. -
Tennessee: 16–1
Perhaps Saban’s most lopsided rivalry win streak. Alabama beat the Vols 15 straight times before Tennessee finally broke through in 2022. -
Vanderbilt: 4–0
Pure dominance, Saban’s teams never struggled against the Commodores.
Saban is the only coach to win seven national championships in the modern era, and Alabama became the second FBS program to have two coaches reach 200 wins after his 24–21 victory over Arkansas in 2023. He also holds the SEC record for most regular-season wins (148) and ranks second in total victories among SEC coaches.
With no team holding a streak over him and nearly flawless records across the board, Nick Saban didn’t just coach in the SEC, he owned it.
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