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Alabama Coaches Discuss Contract Extension After Quarterfinal Loss

4/2/2026

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Discussions began about extending head coach Kalen DeBoer's contract at Alabama after the 34-24 win over Oklahoma.
Alabama suffered a 38-3 loss to Indiana in the quarterfinals.
The Crimson Tide also faced significant recruiting losses to Texas.
Greg Byrne, Alabama's athletic director, confirmed ongoing talks for a contract extension set to expire in December 2031.
The team's 2026 performance will be crucial for DeBoer's future.

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Discussions began about extending head coach Kalen DeBoer's contract at Alabama after the 34-24 win over Oklahoma.
Alabama suffered a 38-3 loss to Indiana in the quarterfinals.
The Crimson Tide also faced significant recruiting losses to Texas.
Greg Byrne, Alabama's athletic director, confirmed ongoing talks for a contract extension set to expire in December 2031.
The team's 2026 performance will be crucial for DeBoer's future.