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Kalen DeBoer Declares He’s Staying at Alabama, Rebuffing Michigan Interest

Michigan’s search now centers on other targets during a tight hiring window.

Head Football Coaches Kalen DeBoer (L) of the Alabama Crimson Tide and Sherrone Moore of the Michigan Wolverines greet each other at midfield after the 2024 ReliaQuest Bowl at Raymond James Stadium on December 31, 2024 in Tampa, Florida. The Michigan Wolverines won the game 19-13.
ESPN sideline reporter Taylor McGregor prepares to interview Head Coach Kenny Dillingham of the Arizona State Sun Devils before the 2025 Peach Bowl College Football Playoff quarterfinals football game featuring the University of Texas Longhorns versus the Arizona State Sun Devils at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 1, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia.

Overview

  • Kalen DeBoer issued a statement via Alabama’s Yea Alabama account saying he has not spoken with and has no interest in speaking to other programs, reaffirming his commitment to the Crimson Tide.
  • Prediction markets shifted after the statement, with Kalshi listing Washington’s Jedd Fisch as the leading option for Michigan in some reports.
  • Arizona State’s Kenny Dillingham called Michigan one of the best jobs in the country but said he has not spoken with the school and signaled he plans to stay at ASU as extension talks progress.
  • DeBoer’s Alabama contract includes a $4 million buyout, according to documents obtained by AL.com, a figure that had factored into earlier speculation about his candidacy.
  • Alabama players described the Michigan rumors as external noise, while Michigan proceeds with Biff Poggi as interim coach and continues its internal search following Sherrone Moore’s firing and charges.