Alabama head football coach Kalen DeBoer has been a costly decision for the Crimson Tide in more ways than one.

Alabama head football coach Kalen DeBoer didn't get much praise during the season, but he's doing a good job with player retention this offseason.

Here’s what Kalen DeBoer’s career has looked like in his second seasons as a head coach ahead of heading into year two at Alabama.

Let’s take a look at answering that question by handing out some grades for Alabama football in year No. 1 under head coach Kalen DeBoer.

Calling for DeBoer to get fired after a 9-4 season in year one is simply irrational. Even for a fan base that’s used to being in the College Football Playoff like Alabama. Winning is hard and the way college football is now only makes it harder.

The Kalen DeBoer era at Alabama football rolls into Year 2. Here are the five questions that could define the 2025 season.

Washington improved. It won 14 games in 2023, beating Texas again in the College Football Playoff in the Sugar Bowl before losing to Michigan in the CFP national championship game. Days later, DeBoer was named as Nick Saban's successor with Alabama football.

One Tuscaloosa-based publication celebrated Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer's knowledge of championship-level football.