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In 1972, Nick Saban returned to coach the Buffalo Bills. After a successful stint as head coach at Kent State University, Saban joined the Bills as their defensive coordinator in 1971. The following year, he was promoted to head coach, a position he held until 1976. Under Saban's leadership, the Bills improved their record each season, culminating in a 9-5 record in 1974, their best finish in over a decade.