When Kalen DeBoer was introduced as Alabama football’s head coach one year ago, he did not make specific proclamations about his first season.

For the fifth time since it opened, Alabama football has lost a linebacker, this time Justin Okoronkwo, to the transfer portal.

Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Kalen DeBoer isn't on the "hot seat" entering the 2025 college football season, though that could quickly change if things trend south in Tuscaloosa next fall. DeBoer had a fairly decent debut season at Alabama by most standards.

Matt from Nashville writes: Kalen DeBoer’s 2024 season was a mixed ... a schedule that includes Georgia, Tennessee, LSU, South Carolina, Missouri, Oklahoma, Auburn, and two Power Four non ...

In Kalen DeBoer’s first season at Alabama, he brought in 14 transfers. Most of which were starters or key contributors for the Crimson Tide in 2024. Since the conclusion of the 2024 season, DeBoer and the Crimson Tide have landed seven transfers.

While Alabama may have started the 2024 season with some dominant offensive performances, a final record of 9-4 with a bowl loss to Michigan suggests that a coaching change may be needed. Offensive coordinator Nick Sheridan and head coach Kalen DeBoer began working together in the 2019 season at the University of Indiana.

Kalen DeBoer’s seat may have warmed up quickly in Tuscaloosa. SEC Network analyst Paul Finebaum believes the Alabama Crimson Tide head coach will be under fire after a disappointing first season.

The German native committed to the Crimson Tide in July 2023, bypassing offers from South Carolina, Michigan, Penn State and Nebraska, among others. Okoronkwo played his lone season in Tuscaloosa under new Crimson Tide coach Kalen DeBoer, compiling 14 ...

Russell is a player to watch in the QB battle. The incoming freshman was the second-best player in the last recruiting cycle and promises to be Alabama’s QB of the future. Time will tell if DeBoer gives Russell an opportunity in his first season.

Alabama starts the 2025 season on Saturday, Aug. 30, at Florida State. The Tide also host Wisconsin during nonconference play before getting their SEC season underway. It’ll be important for DeBoer to get off to a hot start in those games to keep the heat off of him.

Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer learned of the shocking decision from a key contributor to former quarterback Jalen Milroe's success.

Gunner Rivers will be one of the most coveted recruits in the country over the next couple of years. NC State is already involved in his recruitment and, according to recent reporting from al.com’s Ben Thomas,