Summary
Alabama's football team lost to Indiana in the College Football Playoffs. Despite the loss, former coach Nick Saban supports current coach Kalen DeBoer. Saban noted DeBoer's challenges include high expectations and a major roster change.
Key Facts
- Alabama lost 38-3 to Indiana in the College Football Playoffs.
- Kalen DeBoer is Alabama's new head coach, following Nick Saban.
- Nick Saban coached Alabama from 2007 to 2023, winning six national championships.
- After Saban retired, 26 players left Alabama through the transfer portal.
- Saban expressed confidence in DeBoer’s abilities as a coach.
- DeBoer has an eight-year contract with Alabama worth around $10 million per year.
- 90% of DeBoer’s contract is guaranteed if he is fired without cause.
