Overview
- Kalen DeBoer, in interviews published Wednesday, said he never spoke with Michigan about its vacancy and that he plans to remain at Alabama.
- DeBoer acknowledged he knew the Wolverines were interested but said he refused to engage while preparing his team for the College Football Playoff.
- With the carousel settled, Michigan hired longtime Utah coach Kyle Whittingham and Penn State turned to former Iowa State coach Matt Campbell after links DeBoer refuted.
- Alabama’s offseason push targets a stronger ground attack, with Adrian Klemm hired to lead the offensive line, Richard Owens coaching tight ends, and an overhaul that could produce four new line starters.
- The starting quarterback job is still open between Austin Mack and Keelon Russell as DeBoer enters Year 3 at Alabama with a 20-8 record and one College Football Playoff win.