Saban helped shape Muschamp's coaching philosophy

...job." LSU won a BCS championship barely four years later. Muschamp then followed Saban to the Miami Dolphins, where at 34, he was one of the youngest defensive coordinators in recent NFL history. Later...

December 13, 2009; Jacksonville FL, USA; Miami Dolphins quarterback Chad Henne (7) runs the ball in for a touchdown during the first half against...

Saban a sound investment

The University of Alabama won its bet on Nick Saban.

Alabama's Smart wins Broyles Award

...Crimson Tide's defensive coordinator and secondary coach. He also coached under Nick Saban with the Miami Dolphins and at LSU. Florida defensive coordinator Charlie Strong was also a finalist for the award, the...

BCS National Championship Game

...in-waiting, was Saban's defensive coordinator at LSU and was also with Saban on the Miami Dolphins' staff for a year. Texas assistant head coach/running backs coach Major Applewhite was Saban's...

Rodriguez unlikely to be fired

It seems unlikely Michigan will fire Rich Rodriguez after two awful seasons with an NCAA investigation looming, a search for a new athletic director under way and luxury boxes to fill at the Big House.

Rivalry game with title implications

The rivalry between LSU and Alabama has been decades in the making. But bragging rights aren't the only thing on the line when these teams meet.

Decker to have season-ending surgery

Minnesota wide receiver Eric Decker will have surgery to fix torn ligaments in his left foot, ending his college career and complicating his status for the NFL draft.

...USA; New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) throws the ball before the game against the Miami Dolphins at Land Shark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Brownfield-US PRESSWIRE

MIAMI - OCTOBER 12: Quarterback Mark Sanchez #6 of the New York Jets scrambles against the Miami Dolphins at Land Shark Stadium on October 12, 2009 in Miami, Florida. Miami defeated New York 31...

Buddies Beamer, Smart square off Saturday

...2005 as running backs coach. Smart went back to work for Saban in 2006 with the Miami Dolphins and has been with him all three seasons in Alabama. There's sure to be some...

Tennessee-Florida Preview

Tennessee-Florida Preview

Saban's new deal approved by Bama

Alabama coach Nick Saban has received a new contract that could be worth $4.7 million annually over the next nine seasons counting a series of completion bonuses.

Syracuse is Marrone's true love

It's the only job Doug Marrone has ever wanted. Now he gets his chance to rebuild Syracuse.

Top five villains in college football

...contests, and he hasn't made the smoothest exits from Michigan State, LSU and the Miami Dolphins. But Saban wins games, and as long as he keeps things up, he'll be...