Kalen DeBoer, head coach of the Alabama Crimson Tide football team, has successfully negotiated a seven-year contract extension that increases his average annual salary to $12.5 million. The extension was approved by the Alabama board of trustees and alters his buyout terms to $10 million through January 2027, $8 million through January 2028, and $6 million through January 2029. DeBoer has led the team to a 20-8 record over his two seasons, including an 11-4 performance in his second year that saw the team reach the College Football Playoff. Despite a loss to the Indiana Hoosiers in the Rose Bowl, the extension signifies Alabama's confidence in DeBoer's leadership, especially as the team faces significant roster changes ahead of the 2026 season. DeBoer was considered for other coaching positions, notably with the Michigan Wolverines, but he has confirmed he never engaged in talks with them, solidifying his long-term commitment to Alabama.