SABAN'S SUCCESS
Nick Saban won his fourth national championship, all in the BCS era (1998-present). A look at his titles:
2003: LSU 21, Oklahoma 14
2009: Alabama 37, Texas 21
2011: Alabama 21, LSU 0
2012: Alabama 42, Notre Dame 14
Saban also moved into a tie for second in all-time Associated Press national championships. The list:
5 titles: Paul "Bear" Bryant, Alabama
4 titles: Frank Leahy, Notre Dame