Alabama gives Kalen DeBoer contract extension, big raise as Crimson Tide make long-term commitment

Alabama has given head football coach Kalen DeBoer a contract extension along with a significant raise, placing his salary among the top five in college football. The move comes following DeBoer's College Football Playoff success and reported outside interest in his services, signaling the university's long-term commitment to him as the program's leader in the post-Nick Saban era. The extension is intended to remove any uncertainty about DeBoer's future with the Crimson Tide.