$87 Million Head Coach Predicted to Replace Dabo Swinney in College Football Powerhouse

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Alabama faced a significant setback in the 2025 College Football Playoff, suffering a 38–3 loss to No. 1 Indiana in the Rose Bowl quarterfinals after defeating Oklahoma 34–24 in the opening round. This marked the end of Kalen DeBoer’s second season as head coach, where he led the Crimson Tide to an 11–4 record, following a 9–4 season in 2024. DeBoer, who succeeded Nick Saban, had previously taken Washington to the national championship game in 2023 and is recognized for his offensive strategy and quarterback development.
Despite an eight-year, $87 million contract signed in 2024, speculations about DeBoer's future have emerged. Predictions suggest potential changes in the SEC coaching landscape, including DeBoer possibly moving to Clemson if Dabo Swinney exits due to transfer portal tampering frustrations.
Dabo Swinney, a key figure in the CFP era, experienced a challenging
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