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Kalen DeBoer Shuts Down Penn State Links as Alabama Eyes SEC Title

His stance removes a top name from Penn State’s shrinking search.

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.