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Alabama Football: Time to Adapt Beyond Saban's Era

1/7/2026

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Alabama football fans face a new reality after a Rose Bowl loss to Indiana.
Josh Pate, a college football commentator, says head coach Kalen DeBoer cannot restore Alabama's Saban-era dominance.
He argues that the game evolved and a return to past glory is unrealistic.
Instead, he urges Alabama to build a new future and adapt.

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Story summary

Alabama football fans face a new reality after a Rose Bowl loss to Indiana.
Josh Pate, a college football commentator, says head coach Kalen DeBoer cannot restore Alabama's Saban-era dominance.
He argues that the game evolved and a return to past glory is unrealistic.
Instead, he urges Alabama to build a new future and adapt.