
In a surprising turn of events, the University of Alabama is reportedly in negotiations with Washington coach Kalen DeBoer and is on the brink of hiring him as the successor to the legendary Nick Saban. This information comes from a reliable source who spoke to The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity as the deal has not been finalized yet.
Kalen DeBoer, at the age of 49, has quickly made a name for himself in the coaching world. Despite starting his career as a coach in the NAIA, he managed to guide the Washington Huskies to the national championship game in just his second season at the helm. His impressive debut caught the attention of Alabama, who are now eyeing him to fill the big shoes left behind by the retiring Saban.