Paul Finebaum Sets the Record Straight on Kalen DeBoer’s Hot Seat Status originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The 2024 college football season did not go as expected for some of the top coaches and programs in the sport. This has created significant pressure for the 2025 season.

The Alabama Crimson Tide have one of the most interesting quarterback battles this offseason. A major reason for the intrigue around that quarterback battle is that head coach Kalen DeBoer made a unique decision in the modern era not to bring in a transfer quarterback.

Alabama's pass rush has to be better in 2025, and two players are going to play a pivotal role in making that happen.

Kalen Deboer Makes Feelings Clear on Nick Saban’s Surprise Visit During Recruiting Weekend originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Kalen DeBoer is embracing Alabama’s legacy, and that includes the presence of Nick Saban, even in retirement.

"A lot of people trusted him, but they didn’t trust him fully. I think this year, everybody trusts him." Will Kalen DeBoer put Alabama back on top in Year 2?

According to DeBoer, Alabama football will start fall camp July 30 ahead of its Aug. 30 season opener at Florida State. The Crimson Tide's opener is the program's first on the road since the 2020 season against Missouri.

Kalen DeBoer is looking to restore Alabama as one of the nation's top college football teams. At the same time, he's looking to escape the shadow of Nick Saban.

Our expert takes a look at the latest Alabama football futures odds and gives his favorite bets to make ahead of the August 30 opener against Florida State.

ATLANTA — Kalen DeBoer may not know who his starting quarterback will definitively be for Alabama football's season opener against Florida State Aug. 30. But he knows one thing for certain: there were no better options than what he had in Ty Simpson, Austin Mack and Keelon Russell.