She is married to Adam Setas, and the couple shares a one-year-old son, James. [293] The Tide finished the season at 141. [40], Saban became head coach of Michigan State prior to the 1995 season. [232] The following week saw Alabama beat Georgia State 453. [437], In his 15th season, Alabama started the season #1 in the preseason AP and Coaches poll, marking the 14th consecutive season the Tide have had the #1 ranking. [480] Alabama opened up conference play with a 553 win over Vanderbilt. The popular Twitter account @alabamadiehards tweeted an old ESPN video Monday of Saban telling a story about playing in high school as a 15-year-old. Through the latter half of Nick Saban's second season as head coach of the Dolphins, we heard repeatedly that he was miserable in the NFL and that he wanted to go back to the college game. [240], Up next was the Iron Bowl, which was hosted by #4 Auburn in a matchup between top five teams. 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? [226], As the 2013 campaign began, Saban's Crimson Tide was ranked No. Career Nick Saban started his career by becoming a graduate assistant for Don James. [145] Terrence Cody blocked Tennessee's game-winning field goal attempt with four seconds left, sealing the victory and improving the team's record to 80. [399] On Senior day, the Tide dominated Western Carolina 663, securing Saban's 12th consecutive 10 win season. [282] After the bye week, Alabama hosted #2 LSU in a matchup of top-five teams, winning 3016. Miss Terry has been a guiding force throughout her husband's legendary football career, helping with recruiting and even offering him coaching advice. [154][155] The win secured Saban's second national championship and Alabama's 13th, and its first in the BCS era. After Kent State (1972-76), Saban bounced around as an assistant coach from Syracuse (1977) to West Virginia (1978-79), Ohio . He is Coaches (Football Coach) by profession. Is the age of Nicholas Lou Saban, Jr. is a mystery to you? [193] The next week, Alabama defeated FCS 3rd ranked Georgia Southern 4521 on Senior Day. [345] They finished the regular season 111. [346] On December 3, Alabama was selected to the College Football Playoff for the fourth consecutive year, becoming the first team to be selected for the playoffs after finishing second in the SEC Western division and not having a chance to play for an SEC Championship. [31], Saban began his career as a head coach when he was hired by the University of Toledo on December 22, 1989. Kristen Saban Setas (@KristenSabanS) April 27, 2020 James is Saban's second grandchild. In 1973, he graduated from Kent State University with a bachelor's degree in business. As he, Kristen was also one of the adopted children. [299] In the conference opener, Alabama avenged their last two regular-season losses, defeating #19 Ole Miss 4843. [84] After a frustrating two months, however, the Dolphins would rally late in the season, as they won their final six games, including a win to end the season in Foxboro, Massachusetts over the New England Patriots. This involves Aaron Suttles, a Bama beat writer for The Athletic, who asked Saban a question while . 2 in the BCS standings and advanced to play the BCS No. He has won seven national titles as a head coach, the most in college football history. Because Kristen's exact date of birth is missing, we cannot say when she celebrates her birthday. [211], In a rematch of the 2012 BCS National Championship Game, Alabama overcame a late deficit with less than a minute remaining to defeat #5 LSU 2117. 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. [96] Quarterback Joey Harrington was eventually benched in favor of third-string quarterback Cleo Lemon. [98] However, the offense was anemic, with the only bright spot being running back Ronnie Brown, who gained over 1,000 rushing yards on the season. [257] The next week the Tide dominated #21 Texas A&M shutting them out 590 which is the fourth-largest victory in school history. [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. [416] In the Third Saturday in October, Alabama won its 14th straight over rival Tennessee 4817. [484] The loss snapped Alabamas longest winning streak against the Vols at fifteen. [354] The Tide finished the season 131. [83] From there, however, the Dolphins struggled, losing seven of their next nine games to fall to 37. 1 in AP preseason top 25", "Alabama is again No. [421] On November 25, Saban returned a positive COVID-19 test. [290] The win was Alabama's first in the College Football Playoff and marked Alabama's first appearance in a national championship game since the 2012 season. [46][47][48], On November 7, 1998, the Spartans upset the No. In this write-up, we will through more light on who the adopted Nick Saban son is. [356][357] In the Camping World Kickoff in Orlando, Florida, the Tide defeated Louisville 5114. He later married Anna Mihalic, of Croatian-American heritage. [375] The win secured Saban's fourth undefeated regular season. [202][203] The next week, Alabama moved up to No. 1 Alabama hangs on to beat Texas 20-19 in Austin", "Louisiana-Monroe at Alabama Box Score, September 17, 2022", "Vanderbilt at Alabama Box Score, September 24, 2022", "Alabama at Arkansas Box Score, October 1, 2022", "Texas A&M at Alabama Box Score, October 8, 2022", "Tennessee football: Five takeaways from Vols' 52-49 win vs. Alabama", "Scarbinsky: Sifting through ashes as Alabama's Tennessee streak goes up in smoke", "Mississippi State at Alabama Box Score, October 22, 2022", "Alabama at LSU Box Score, November 5, 2022", "Alabama at Ole Miss Box Score, November 12, 2022", "Austin Peay at Alabama Box Score, November 19, 2022", "Instant Analysis: No. 1 Alabama dominates with shutout of No. Nick, his father, is an American football coach who has led the University of Alabama football team since 2007. [420] After an extra week off due to COVID-19, Alabama returned to play defeating Kentucky 633. [210] On homecoming, Alabama beat undefeated #13 Mississippi State 387. . 5 LSU, 21-17, after AJ McCarron drives the Tide to victory", "Western Carolina at Alabama Box Score, November 17, 2012", "Alabama Football vs. Western Carolina Postgame Notes", "No. 3 Florida State in opener, 24-7", "Epic Battles For The Old Leather Helmet", "Breakdown Of Saban's 11-0 Record Against Former Assistants", "Fresno State at Alabama Box Score, September 9, 2017", "Colorado State at Alabama Box Score, September 16, 2017", "Alabama Shuts Up and Shuts Out the Vanderbilt Commodores 59-0", "Blow by blow, how Alabama beat Ole Miss 66-3", "Problem solved: No. Birthday October Oct 31, 1951 Birthplace . [128] The Tide then improved to 110 with a win at home over Mississippi State. [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. [198][199] He is the only coach in college football to win three BCS Championships and the first coach since Nebraska's Tom Osborne to win three National Championships. He'll be 77 at the conclusion of that deal. [485] On homecoming, the Tide bounced back defeating #24 Mississippi State 306. [285] In the Iron Bowl, Alabama defeated in-state rival Auburn, 2913, to secure the SEC West. 1 team in both the AP and Coaches Poll. [355], In this twelfth season, Alabama started the season ranked #1 in the AP and coaches poll for the third consecutive year. [386][387] In the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game, Alabama defeated Duke 423. [280] The following week behind a strong defensive performance, the Tide beat #9 Texas A&M 4123. Font Size: It's downright absurd how smart Alabama football coach Nick Saban was as a kid. Nicholas Saban is the older brother of Kristen Saban with whom he spent his childhood. [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. [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. 1 for sixth time under Nick Saban", "Analysis: Bryce Young shines as Alabama dominates Miami", "Alabama's all-time record against the Miami Hurricanes", "Mercer at Alabama Box Score, September 11, 2021", "Rewinding Alabama's 3129 win over Florida", "Southern Mississippi at Alabama Box Score, September 25, 2021", "Ole Miss at Alabama Box Score, October 2, 2021", "See Texas A&M's Seth Small game-winning field goal to beat Alabama football", "No. 1 Alabama stuns No. [413] The 111 points scored was the most in a non-overtime conference game in SEC history. [127] With the win, Alabama clinched its first SEC Western Division Championship since 1999 and guaranteed the team a trip to the 2008 SEC Championship Game. 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. [114] On Senior day, the Tide knocked off FCS opponent Chattanooga 490. [318] In the first meeting with the Huskies since the 1986 Sun Bowl,[319] Alabama won 247. [218] In the SEC Championship, Alabama overcame a late drive by #3 Georgia to defeat the Bulldogs 3228 winning the schools 23rd conference title. 6. CFP National Champio [414] On October 14, 2020, Saban tested positive for COVID-19, along with the university athletic director, Greg Byrne. [334][335] The next week, Alabama went on the road and defeated Texas A&M 2719. [506], Saban and his wife Terry have been married for over 45 years. Head Coach. 1 in USA Today preseason poll; Tide got 55 of 59 votes", "No. Not nearly conclusive. They were selected as the #1 seed for the third time and played the #4 seed Oklahoma at the Orange Bowl. Alabama was selected as the #1 seed and played the #4 seed Notre Dame in the Rose Bowl. Since that episode, Justin hasn't given up her fight to see her son at LSU and even told the website Momstream . 2 in Associated Press Poll", "Jumbo Package: Tide #2 in coaches' poll as practice starts", "Grading Alabama's 62-10 win over New Mexico State", "Tua Tagovailoa, Najee Harris Lead No. [97] The defense ranked as a top-five unit in points and yards allowed. Mel Tucker signed a nine-year, $95 million deal with Michigan State, as well. [417] The next week, the Tide shutout Mississippi State 410. but this new age of offense with the spread and the R.P.O.s [run-pass options] and lots of screens, throwing . He continued his studies by earning a master's in sports administration from the same educational institution. 1 Alabama", "Texas A&M at Alabama Box Score, September 22, 2018", "Louisiana at Alabama Box Score, September 29, 2018", "What they're saying in Arkansas after Alabama beat Hogs", "Alabama 58, Tennessee 21: Tua Tagovailoa shines, Jarrett Guarantano hurt; Tide crush Vols", "5 Observations: No. [455] On Senior day, Alabama won another close game over #21 Arkansas 4235. [363] On homecoming, the Tide defeated Missouri 3910. [300] The next week Saban took on his alma mater Kent State with a 480 shutout. [428] The win secured Alabama its 28th SEC title and gave Saban his ninth overall. [227][228] In the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game, Alabama defeated Virginia Tech 3510 at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta. 1 Alabama eases past Ole Miss, 33-14", "The history behind the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Missouri Tigers", "Tennessee Crumbles Against the Crimson Tide", "Alabama Football: Crimson Tide Makes Believers of Mississippi State, Winning 38-7", "McCarron Miracle: No. [466] The win ties him with Frank Leahy for most Heisman winners. [184][185] Alabama recorded its first shutout of the season by defeating North Texas 410. [296] In their first meeting since the 1985 Aloha Bowl, Alabama dominated traditional power #20 USC, 526, in the Advocare Classic at Arlington, Texas. [152] The championship represented Alabama's 22nd SEC title and its first since 1999. 1 and No. 1 in 2016 Preseason Coaches Poll", "Alabama Football Ranked #1 in AP Preseason Poll", "Alabama hands USC its worst season-opening loss, 52-6", "Western Kentucky at Alabama Box Score, September 10, 2016", "SEC: Alabama rallies, beats Ole Miss 48-43", "Kent State at Alabama Box Score, September 24, 2016", "Rewinding Alabama's 34-6 victory over Kentucky", "Alabama gives LSU and Coach O a big zero in 10-0 win", "Alabama vs. LSU: All-time head-to-head results, history", "Rewinding Alabama's 51-3 victory over Mississippi State", "Alabama notebook: Goal-line defense continues to be stingy", "Alabama SEC West champions 2016: Georgia upsets Auburn, clinching for Crimson Tide", "Chattanooga at Alabama Box Score, November 19, 2016", "Hurts, No. 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. 7 ranked Virginia Tech Hokies in the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game, 3424. 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. [464][465] On December 11, Bryce Young became Sabans fourth Heisman Trophy winner. [63][64][65] It was the first outright SEC championship for LSU since 1986, and the first time the Tigers had won the Sugar Bowl since 1968. [147] The next week Alabama defeated Mississippi State, 313, securing the second straight 10-win season for Alabama. The Tide prevailed 4124 to improve to 220 versus former assistants. Alabama went on to defeat unbeaten #1 Clemson, 4540, to win the College Football Playoff National Championship. Nick Saban became a grandfather for the first time back in 2013, when his son Nicholas welcomed a daughter, Amelie, into the world. [81] He was the sixth coach in the franchise's history. [116] Alabama won the next two games against Tulane and Western Kentucky before entering SEC play. 1 Texas to the Texas Tech Red Raiders. [61], Saban led LSU to a 103 record in 2001, including an SEC Championship and a Sugar Bowl victory. 1 Alabama becomes fourth program to join 900-win club", "No. [275] In their home opener, the Tide defeated Middle Tennessee, 3710. The season, however, turned out to be a major disappointment. [310] The next week the Tide defeated FCS opponent Chattanooga 313. 1" after her son had announced his intention to sign with the Crimson Tide. [315] The win gave Alabama its 26th SEC title, 5th for Saban at Alabama and 7th overall for his career. The birth date is 31-Oct-51. [472] The Tide finished the season 132. Nicholas . [403][404] Alabama finished the regular season at 102 and ranked thirteenth in the final College Football Playoff rankings. The younger Saban began working at the businesses when he was 11 years old. [286] The Tide finished the regular season 111 for the fifth straight season. Early Life You must admit, you don't see that every day. Nick's daughter Kristen Saban is an Alabama Graduate and was a former student assistant for Nick's team. This is a teaser from the wedding video my company, www.hollowayproductions.com, produced for Kristen Saban. In 1973, he got one from one set of voters even though his team lost the Sugar Bowl. The birthplace of Nick is Fairmont, West Virginia. [259] After a second bye week, Alabama traveled to Baton Rouge to play #14 LSU. [204] On January 7, 2013, No. [374] In the Iron Bowl, Alabama avenged the previous season's only loss, to rival Auburn, defeating the Tigers 5221. May 17, 2021 4:58 PM ET. 1 Alabama crushes Mississippi, 66-3", "Tide rolls to 11th straight win over Hogs", "LSU at Alabama Box Score, November 4, 2017", "No. The Citadel", "Auburn instant analysis: Tigers' upset bid fails", "Hurts rallies No. [353] Saban tied Coach Bear Bryant with six National Championships for most all time in the poll era. 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. [250] In the season opener, Alabama improved to 40 in the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game beating West Virginia 3323 in the first meeting between the two schools. [514], Saban is from the Don James coaching tree. He is American by nationality. [314] In the SEC Championship, Alabama defeated #15 Florida in a rematch of the previous season's title game, 5416. [430] In the first meeting since the 2013 BCS National Championship Game, the Tide defeated the Irish 3114. 1 Ranking for Record 13th Straight Season", "Alabama destroys Kentucky 63-3 to remain undefeated", "Alabama's Saban positive, out for Auburn game", "Alabama vs. LSU score, takeaways: No. Though, he is 1.68 m tall, he weighs about 67 kg. [277] The following week Alabama bounced back with a 340 win over Louisiana Monroe. [380] In the first meeting since the 2014 Sugar Bowl, the Tide ended a three-game losing streak to Oklahoma, winning 4534. [295] 2016 was the ninth consecutive year Alabama was #1 at some point in the season. [244] At the end of the regular season, Alabama finished ranked No. [141] The sixth game of the season featured a hard-fought defensive battle with Bama defeating Ole Miss, 223. 9,450 Followers, 26 Following, 37 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Nick Saban (@nick.saban_) [27], On December 18, 1971, Saban married Terry Constable, also from West Virginia. [400][401] In the Iron Bowl, Saban suffered his second loss of the season to rival #15 Auburn 4845. She was engaged to musician Ben Gibbard in December 2008. [494], Saban is a devout Catholic who attends Mass before games. 1 Alabama to 2420 come-from-behind victory over No. 1 Alabama routs Louisville 51-14", "Tagovailoa, No. They have two children. 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. [306] The win was also Alabama's sixth in a row over LSU and the first shutout over them since the 2012 BCS National Championship Game. The current age is 71 years old. Fortunately for Saban, he'll receive that boost and continually move up the ranks of highest-paid coaches. [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. 1 in both polls, marking the fifth consecutive year the Tide reached the top spot. [28], In 1975, Saban earned his master's degree in sports administration from Kent State. [114][266] It was Saban's fifth division title at Alabama. [by whom?] The Crimson Tide Foundation paid off Nick Saban's $3.1 million home in January 2013. He was born on October 31, 1951, as Nicholas Lou Saban Jr. in Fairmont, West Virginia. Born . : College Football's First Preseason Poll Is Out", "Penn State Football: Alabama Through The Years", "North Texas at Alabama Box Score, September 17, 2011", "No Room, and No Relief, for Arkansas at Alabama", "Alabama smothers Florida with 38-10 victory at 'The Swamp', "Alabama 34, Vanderbilt 0: Grading the Tide", "Tennessee at Alabama Box Score, October 22, 2011", "Reliving the 'Game of the Century' on its 10th anniversary", "Trent Richardson rushes for 127 yards as Alabama rebounds from loss", "No. 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. [365] It was the longest winning streak against the Vols with 12 wins and most points scored against them. [424] Alabama finished the regular season undefeated after defeating Arkansas 523. [221] On December 2, Alabama finished second in the final BCS rankings for the second consecutive season. Nick Saban was born on Oct. 31, 1951. Nicholas is happily married to Kelse. The couple welcomed their first child in 2013. [173] The following week, Alabama bounced back at home defeating #17 Mississippi State, 3010. [114] In the SEC Championship, Saban secured his sixth conference title when the Tide defeated #18 Florida 2915. 1 Alabama's 19-game winning streak ends on the road at Texas A&M", "What is the Alabama vs. Texas A&M football series record? 1 under Saban. Saban is considered by many to be the greatest coach in college football history. Nicholas Saban is known popularly as the adopted son of Nick Saban. [461] The victory marked Saban's eighth SEC title with Alabama, and the Tides 29th SEC championship. Saban and Alabama agreed to a one-year contract extension that will keep him with the Crimson Tide through 2030. [16][17][18], Saban led the LSU Tigers to the BCS National Championship in 2003 and the Alabama Crimson Tide to BCS and AP national championships in 2009, 2011, 2012, and College Football Playoff championships in 2015, 2017 and 2020. [425] It was Sabans fifth undefeated regular season at Alabama. He is the son of Mary, mother, and Nick Saban Sr., father. Alabama approved a one-year extension and a raise for the 70-year-old coach that will keep him at Alabama through 2029 at a cost of $11.7 million per season. The couple has two adopted children: Nicholas and Kristen. [224] Alabama won back-to-back national titles for the first time since 1978 and 1979. [364] In the Third Saturday in October, Alabama defeated rival Tennessee 5821. His son, Nicholas, gave Nick and Miss Terry their first in 2013 in granddaughter, Amelie, who has . [398] The next week, Alabama defeated Mississippi State 387. Sarkisian had . However, . [189] Alabama traveled to Oxford and destroyed Ole Miss 527. [434] The win gave Saban his seventh overall National Title, and sixth with the Crimson Tide. [432] Alabama became the second program to have three players finish in the top five in Heisman voting, joining Army's 1946 team. 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 in the preseason AP and Coaches Poll, marking the eighth straight year the Tide began the season in the topfive. 2 Alabama past West Virginia", "FAU struggles during 41-0 loss at 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. [321] Alabama failed to recover Clemson's onside kick and time ran out. [348] The win gave Saban his first Sugar Bowl victory as Alabama's coach, ending a three-game losing streak in the bowl. [333] The following week, Alabama manhandled Ole Miss 663, the most points in a game since 1979. He missed the following game against #22 Auburn in the Iron Bowl, which Alabama won 4213. [495] The Sabans attend St. Francis of Assisi University Parish in Tuscaloosa. [406][407], In his 14th season, due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States, Alabama's season was cut to an all conference, ten-game season beginning on September 26. [456] The win secured Saban his ninth SEC West title at Alabama. [329][330] In the home opener, the Tide defeated Fresno State 4110. [170], Alabama bounced back with a 2310 win over Ole Miss, and followed that up with a 4110 victory over Tennessee. [229] Following a bye week, Alabama traveled to College Station, Texas to pick up its first conference win, defeating #6 Texas A&M, 4942, in a wild shootout that Alabama had lost the year before. [169] The following week Alabama lost to #19 South Carolina 3521, snapping a 19-game win streak. [254] Following a bye week Alabama was voted No. 1 in the Coaches Poll marking the seventh consecutive season Alabama has reached the top spot. 20 Wisconsin 35-17 in opener", "Middle Tennessee State at Alabama Box Score, September 12, 2015", "Quarter-by-quarter: Ole Miss stuns Alabama, 43-37", "Louisiana-Monroe at Alabama Box Score, September 26, 2015", "Three thoughts on Alabama's beatdown of Georgia", "After sluggish start, Alabama wears down Arkansas", "Instant replay: Alabama 41, Texas A&M 23", "No. 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. The new contract adds five seasons to his existing deal. [219] The 2012 title was Alabama's first conference championship since 2009 and Saban's fourth overall. They would start dating years later, when Saban attended Kent . [276] In the conference opener, Alabama lost a back-and-forth struggle to #15 Ole Miss, 4337. [75] They were ranked No. [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. 2 Alabama crushes Chattanooga, 45-0", "Alabama at Auburn Box Score, November 27, 2009", "Alabama Completes Undefeated Regular Season for 10th Time in 50 Years", "SEC CHAMPIONS: No. "[500], Saban shares his last name with another famous football coach, Lou Saban. [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. In a defensive slugfest, Alabama shut out the Tigers 100. [246] This was Saban's second bowl loss at Alabama and first since the 2009 Sugar Bowl against Utah. Nick and Terry have two children, a daughter, and a son and both of them were adopted.