Head-to-head comparison of former college football coach Bear Bryant and Nick Saban that includes wins, championships, and awards. Go to our Coach Comparison page to check out other comparisons.
Teams
Nick Saban – 4 (Toledo, Michigan State, LSU, Alabama)
Bear Bryant – 4 (Maryland, Kentucky, Texas A&M, Alabama)
Years Coaching
Nick Saban – 1990, 1995-2004, 2007-Present (26 Seasons)
Bear Bryant – 1945-1982 (38 Seasons)
Record
Nick Saban – 268–66–1
Bear Bryant – 323-85-17
Bowl Record
Nick Saban – 17-10
Bear Bryant – 15–12–2
Championships
Nick Saban – 7 (2003, 2009, 2011–2012, 2015, 2017, 2020)
Bear Bryant – 7 (1950, 1961, 1964–1965, 1973, 1978–1979)
Conference Championships
Nick Saban – 11 (1990, 2001, 2003, 2009, 2012, 2014-2016, 2018, 2020-2021)
Bear Bryant – 15 (1950, 1956, 1961, 1964–1966, 1971–1975, 1977–1979, 1981)
Conference Coach of the Year Awards
Nick Saban – 5 (2003, 2008–2009, 2016, 2020)
Bear Bryant – 12 (1950, 1959, 1961, 1964–1965, 1971, 1973–1974, 1977–1979, 1981)
AP or AFCA Coach of the Year Awards
Nick Saban – 2 (2003, 2008)
Bear Bryant – 3 (1961, 1971, 1973)