Nick Saban vs Bear Bryant Comparison - Fueled by Sports

Nick Saban vs Bear Bryant Comparison

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)

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