Alabama football coach Kalen DeBoer secured 7-year contract extension, raise

The University of Alabama Board of Trustees compensation committee approved a seven-year contract extension for head football coach Kalen DeBoer on April 22, worth $12.5 million annually through January 31, 2033. The deal includes a tiered buyout structure starting at $10 million through January 2027, decreasing to $6 million through January 2029. DeBoer expressed gratitude for the support and emphasized his commitment to maintaining Alabama football's championship tradition.