Overview
- DeBoer, who told On3 on Wednesday he never spoke with Michigan about its vacancy, said he plans to stay at Alabama.
- Michigan filled its opening by hiring longtime Utah coach Kyle Whittingham after parting with Sherrone Moore.
- Alabama athletic director Greg Byrne said talks to extend DeBoer’s deal are ongoing, with his current contract running through December 2031.
- After a weak 2025 ground game, Alabama hired offensive line coach Adrian Klemm and tight ends coach Richard Owens and is rebuilding an offensive line expected to feature four new starters.
- The Tide enter 2026 under pressure after a 20-8 two-year start and a 38-3 Rose Bowl loss to Indiana, with the QB job still open between Austin Mack and Keelon Russell.