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Alabama Coach Kalen Deboer's Contract Extended Through 2032-33 Season

DeBoer’s new deal follows an 11-4 season, a College Football Playoff berth and a $10 million buyout schedule approved by trustees.

  • On Wednesday, the Alabama System Board of Trustees Compensation Committee approved a contract extension for head football coach Kalen DeBoer, keeping him with the Crimson Tide through January 31, 2033.
  • Athletics Greg Byrne revealed the new deal increases DeBoer's annual compensation to $12.5 million, marking the first new agreement since he succeeded Nick Saban in 2024.
  • DeBoer recently completed his second season at Alabama in 2025, leading the Crimson Tide to an 11-4 record that included a Southeastern Conference Championship Game appearance and a College Football Playoff berth.
  • The board also approved a buyout structure for the new deal, setting costs at $10M through 2027, $8M through 2028, and $6M through 2029.
  • Expressing enthusiasm, DeBoer said, "We are excited about the opportunity to continue our time in Tuscaloosa," while Athletics Greg Byrne added, "We are pleased to extend Coach DeBoer.
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Reuters broke the news in United Kingdom on Wednesday, April 22, 2026.
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