Alabama coaches history
| Coach | Years | Seasons | Record | Win % | Best season | Best final AP rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kalen DeBoer | 2024-2026 | 3 | 26-10 | .722 | 11-4 (2025) | No. 9 (2025) |
| Nick Saban | 2007-2023 | 17 | 206-29 | .877 | 14-0 (2009) | No. 1 (2009) |
| Mike Shula | 2003-2006 | 4 | 26-24 | .520 | 10-2 (2005) | No. 8 (2005) |
| Dennis Franchione | 2001-2002 | 2 | 17-8 | .680 | 10-3 (2002) | No. 11 (2002) |
| Mike DuBose | 1997-2000 | 4 | 24-23 | .511 | 10-3 (1999) | No. 8 (1999) |
| Gene Stallings | 1990-1996 | 7 | 70-16-1 | .810 | 13-0 (1992) | No. 1 (1992) |
| Bill Curry | 1987-1989 | 3 | 26-10 | .722 | 10-2 (1989) | No. 9 (1989) |
| Ray Perkins | 1983-1986 | 4 | 32-15-1 | .677 | 9-2-1 (1985) | No. 9 (1986) |
| Bear Bryant | 1958-1982 | 25 | 232-46-9 | .824 | 12-0 (1979) | No. 1 (1961) |
| Ears Whitworth | 1955-1957 | 3 | 4-24-2 | .167 | 2-7-1 (1956) | Not ranked |
| Red Drew | 1947-1954 | 8 | 54-28-7 | .646 | 10-2 (1952) | No. 6 (1947) |
| Frank Thomas | 1931-1946 | 15 | 115-24-7 | .812 | 10-0 (1934) | No. 2 (1945) |
| Wallace Wade | 1923-1930 | 8 | 61-13-3 | .812 | 10-0 (1925) | Not ranked |
| Xen Scott | 1919-1922 | 4 | 29-9-3 | .744 | 10-1 (1920) | Not ranked |
| Thomas Kelley | 1915-1917 | 3 | 17-7-1 | .700 | 6-2 (1915) | Not ranked |
| Tubby Long | 1914 | 1 | 5-4 | .556 | 5-4 (1914) | Not ranked |
| D.V. Graves | 1911-1913 | 3 | 16-8-3 | .648 | 5-2-2 (1911) | Not ranked |
| Guy Lowman | 1910 | 1 | 4-4 | .500 | 4-4 (1910) | Not ranked |
| J.W.H. Pollard | 1906-1909 | 4 | 21-4-5 | .783 | 6-1-1 (1908) | Not ranked |
| Jack Leavenworth | 1905 | 1 | 6-4 | .600 | 6-4 (1905) | Not ranked |
| W.B. Blount | 1903-1904 | 2 | 10-7 | .588 | 7-3 (1904) | Not ranked |
| Eli Abbott | 1902 | 1 | 4-4 | .500 | 4-4 (1902) | Not ranked |
| J.O. Heyworth | 1902 | 1 | 4-4 | .500 | 4-4 (1902) | Not ranked |
| G.H. Harvey | 1901 | 1 | 2-1-2 | .600 | 2-1-2 (1901) | Not ranked |
| M. Griffin | 1900 | 1 | 2-3 | .400 | 2-3 (1900) | Not ranked |
Head coaches from CollegeFootballData coach records, interim coaches included as their own line. The current season's record comes from this season's results.
Every Alabama head coach on record since 1900: the years each one led the program, the record, win percentage and best season, with Bear Bryant the winningest at 232 wins. For year-by-year results, see the Alabama record by year.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the Alabama head coach?
Kalen DeBoer, head coach since 2024, with a 26-10 record.
Who is the winningest coach in Alabama history?
Bear Bryant, 232 wins (232-46-9) from 1958-1982.
How many head coaches has Alabama had?
25 head coaches on record since 1900, interim coaches included.
Who coached Alabama the longest?
Bear Bryant, 25 seasons (1958-1982).
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