Alabama, Kalen DeBoer and Russell
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There is plenty of pressure on Kalen DeBoer entering his third season at Alabama. That comes with the territory in Tuscaloosa.
Kalen DeBoer has never had a third year as an FBS head coach. That makes Alabama’s 2026 season all the more fascinating. What to expect is a bit of a mystery, but DeBoer’s past offers some clues.
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Exploring The Unfair Criticism Of Kalen DeBoer's Leadership
AnalyzingKalen DeBoer's tough scrutiny and high expectations at a top football program. Is the Alabama fanbase expecting troo much from their head coach?
The Crimson Tide head coach evaluates the personnel factors and who he'd "probably give the nod to" for the third wide receiver spot.
Ahead of the 2026 campaign, all eyes in Tuscaloosa were on the quarterback Kalen DeBoer would choose to replace Ty Simpson. Finally, Keelon Russell won the QB battle over veteran Austin Mack.
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Kalen DeBoer just got blasted by a peer for the current culture and toughness of Alabama Crimson Tide football
The Alabama Crimson Tide looks different under Kalen DeBoer; there is no debating that. But according to one college coach, it's not the kind of difference that any coach or program wants to be associated with.
Alabama is not looking to be the program that gets left behind in the rapidly changing world of college football. But Crimson Tide athletic director Greg Byrne has also made it clear that there is a line Alabama is not willing to cross.
Days before Alabama football’s season-opening matchup with East Carolina, head coach Kalen DeBoer named a few more starters for the Crimson Tide. Speaking during the SEC coaches media teleconference on Wednesday,