Overview
- DeBoer said he is "extremely happy" at Alabama and declared there has "never been any link, conversation, or interest" with Penn State.
- Penn State’s search has dragged since firing James Franklin on Oct. 12 as multiple targets, including Brent Key, Jeff Brohm, Clark Lea and Kalani Sitake, chose extensions to stay put.
- Reporting highlights recruiting damage for Penn State, with more than 20 decommitments and just two signees on Signing Day.
- Alabama enters the SEC Championship at 10-2 and No. 9 in the CFP rankings, positioned to push for a playoff berth.
- DeBoer said defensive linemen LT Overton and Kelby Collins will miss the title game due to unspecified illnesses or medical conditions.