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Alabama’s Kalen DeBoer Dispels Michigan Rumors, Says He’s ‘Very Happy in Tuscaloosa’
Coach Kalen DeBoer denies interest in Michigan’s open head-coaching job as Alabama players emphasize focus ahead of College Football Playoff game.
- On Dec. 14, 2025, Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer released a statement through Yea Alabama, reaffirming his commitment to the University of Alabama and focusing on the College Football Playoff.
- After Michigan fired Sherrone Moore, media attention grew as Paul Finebaum named DeBoer a top target on `SportsCenter`, following earlier links to the Penn State job he denied.
- In a Dec. 4 press conference, Kalen DeBoer expressed happiness at Alabama, while players like Ryan Williams and Wilkin Formby said rumors haven't distracted the team; Formby said, `We don't really care about what everybody else says.`
- With the CFP opener approaching, Alabama will face Oklahoma in the first round at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 19 in Norman, Oklahoma, focusing immediately on game preparation.
- Program strength and recruiting success mean DeBoer's 19-7 record in two seasons at Alabama and the consensus top 5 recruiting class explain external interest.
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The New Yorkian | The True New Yorker - thoughtful, courteous, honest and helpfulKalen DeBoer insists he’s staying at Alabama amid Michigan coaching rumors
Kalen DeBoer says he’s staying put at Alabama despite rumors linking him to the Michigan job this week.
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$87 million college football coach denies all interest in Michigan Wolverines job
Michigan's head coaching search takes new turn as major target confirms he's not interested in taking the Wolverines' job, instead will stay with current college football powerhouse and plans to re-sign
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Kalen DeBoer ‘hasn’t really said much’ about Michigan rumors
Alabama football has a cloud hanging over its head entering the College Football Playoff. Head coach Kalen DeBoer is reportedly a potential target for Michigan, after the Wolverines fired former head coach Sherrone Moore on Wednesday.
·Michigan, United States
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