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Alabama Football Faces Challenges in DeBoer's Second Season

7/20/2025

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Alabama's football team, led by coach Kalen DeBoer, is grappling with its first season of more than three losses since 2007. While they’ve secured some impressive victories, defeats against Vanderbilt, Tennessee, and Oklahoma have raised eyebrows. As Year 2 unfolds, players are rallying behind DeBoer, embracing the challenge of evolving beyond the Saban legacy.

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Story summary

Alabama's football team, led by coach Kalen DeBoer, is grappling with its first season of more than three losses since 2007. While they’ve secured some impressive victories, defeats against Vanderbilt, Tennessee, and Oklahoma have raised eyebrows. As Year 2 unfolds, players are rallying behind DeBoer, embracing the challenge of evolving beyond the Saban legacy.