"This is the most difficult thing for me because getting a very welcome homecoming back here at LSU, having won a championship here at LSU," Saban said. "The biggest difference for me is that I can't get rude against all the players we recruited that are still playing for Alabama, so I've got to go with Alabama."

With Alabama and LSU facing each other on Saturday, here's a look back at Nick Saban's record vs. both the Crimson Tide and Tigers in the rivalry series: