Nick Saban left an incredible legacy at Alabama after building one of the greatest dynasties in modern college football history. None of that would have happened if Saban chose to stay at LSU, and he admits that leaving Baton Rouge for the Miami Dolphins is his biggest professional regret.

Nick Saban has cemented his status as the greatest college football head coach of the current generation after rewriting the history books during his career on

Nick Saban shared his biggest regret recently during an appearance on “The Pivot” podcast, and it would’ve changed the college football landscape for years. “When I left LSU that was probably professionally the biggest mistake that I ever made,” he admitted.

On former Tiger Ryan Clark’s “The Pivot” podcast, Saban said leaving LSU was “the biggest mistake I ever made,” throughout his storied career. “I found out in that experience that I like coaching in college better because you can develop players personally, academically, athletically, and all that a little more than in pro ball,” Saban said.

Nick Saban retired from college football as a record seven-time national champion, but his tenure wasn't without one big mistake.

Upon retiring, Saban walked away with 11 SEC Championships, having over 160 players drafted to the NFL and won seven titles. His career is now the pinnacle of the sport, and people will chase after his records like he chased after Bear Bryant.

Nick Saban shared the one regret he has in the aftermath of his legendary coaching career, and it has everything to do with the SEC.

Nick Saban is the greatest college football coach of all time. However, if it were up to him, his career would have looked a lot different.

Nick Saban joined the The Pivot Podcast this week and was asked if he would coach football again in the future.  Saban retired from coaching more than a year ago after 17 years with the Alabama Crimson Tide.