124-Win Head Coach Flirting With Hot Seat Ahead of College Football Season

The 2025-2026 college football coaching carousel witnessed significant turnover with 15 head coaching changes across Power Four conferences. Among the programs facing scrutiny is Alabama, where head coach Kalen DeBoer is under pressure from a fan base accustomed to consistent national championships under former coach Nick Saban. DeBoer, who joined Alabama after successful stints at Sioux Falls, Fresno State, and Washington, posted a 9-4 record in his first season and improved to 11-4 in 2025, reaching the SEC Championship and College Football Playoff.

Despite these achievements, Alabama's blowout loss to Indiana in the Rose Bowl and ongoing concerns about the offensive line and run game have raised questions about the program's direction. The upcoming 2026 season includes a crucial matchup with Florida State on September 19, a game highlighted by ESPN as a significant test for both DeBoer and FSU's head coach, Mike Norvell. Norvell, facing his own challenges after a