Kalen DeBoer releases statement amid rumors of Michigan interest
For the second time this postseason, Alabama’s Kalen DeBoer has addressed his name being mentioned for a head coaching position at another school. This time, it was the recent vacancy at the University of Michigan, which fired Sherrone Moore for cause on Wednesday.
But DeBoer didn’t wait until his Monday press conference. He released a Sunday statement.
“My family and I are very happy in Tuscaloosa and remain extremely grateful for the support of President Mohler, Greg Byrne, the board and so many others,” DeBoer said, via Yea Alabama. “We have an incredible opportunity in front of us, so my sole focus is on Alabama football and our preparations to play Oklahoma in the College Football Playoff.
“I have not spoken and have no interest in speaking with anyone else about any other job. I am fully committed to this program and look forward to continuing as the head football coach at the University of Alabama.”
Alabama director of athletics Greg Byrne also shared his thoughts on X on Sunday.
“We are proud to have Coach DeBoer leading our football program at The University of Alabama,” Byrne said. “He is an incredible coach and does an excellent job with the development of our student-athletes, both on and off the field. Just as he is committed to this team, we are committed to him, and we look forward to taking the field Friday in the first round of the College Football Playoff.”
DeBoer and Alabama are having ongoing discussions about an extension, but nothing has been agreed upon or signed, according to On3 national reporters Chris Low and Pete Nakos.
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Last week, DeBoer shut down being linked to the then-vacant Penn State coaching position.
“We’re extremely happy at Alabama,” DeBoer said last Thursday. “… We’re extremely happy here. Love the challenge, love the grind, love this place. And there’s never been any link. There’s never been any conversation. There’s never been any interest either way.
“So, I’m glad we can put that to bed right now.”
DeBoer is in Year 2 at Alabama, after choosing to leave Washington and replace Nick Saban as the head coach of the Crimson Tide. He has posted a 19-7 record thus far and has Alabama back in the College Football Playoff in his second season. In addition to game results, DeBoer is recruiting at a high level, signing the No. 3 and No. 4 classes, respectively, in 2025 and 2026.
Alabama will face Oklahoma in the first round of the College Football Playoff on Friday, Dec. 19, in Norman, Okla. The rematch is scheduled to kick off at 7 p.m. CT on both ABC and ESPN.
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