Overview
- On Sunday, Kalen DeBoer issued a statement through Yea Alabama saying he has not spoken to other schools and has no interest in any other job, pledging full commitment to the Crimson Tide.
- DeBoer reinforced that message Monday, telling reporters he plans to be Alabama’s coach next season after fielding repeated questions about Michigan links.
- Alabama athletic director Greg Byrne released a supporting statement praising DeBoer’s leadership and signaling the university’s commitment ahead of Friday’s College Football Playoff game at Oklahoma.
- Reporting notes ongoing extension discussions between Alabama and DeBoer with no agreement finalized; open-records documents show a $4 million buyout if he departs.
- Michigan’s search continues with Biff Poggi as interim coach, TurnkeyZRG assisting, and an external review by Jenner & Block in progress, as candidates such as Kenny Dillingham, Jedd Fisch, Eli Drinkwitz, Jeff Brohm and Jesse Minter are discussed and the Jan. 2 transfer portal window nears.