He would later go on to coach LSU to 30 - 12 overall record against conference opponents .
Saban 's first matchup with an SEC team came in the 1995 Independence Bowl against LSU , where his Michigan State Spartans fell , 45 - 26 , to the Tigers .
Saban would later go on to coach LSU to 30 - 12 overall record against conference opponents .
Saban 's first matchup with an SEC team came in the 1995 Independence Bowl against LSU , where his Michigan State Spartans fell , 45 - 26 , to the Tigers .