Alabama Crimson Tide made headlines with a stunning victory over Georgia, despite their past dominance over the Bulldogs.
This win felt different for one major reason: Nick Saban, the legendary coach who led Alabama for almost two decades, wasn’t on the sidelines. Instead, it was Kalen DeBoer leading the charge.
Many were unsure if DeBoer could maintain the standard Saban had set, but this victory against Georgia, coached by Kirby Smart, widely considered the best current college football coach, proved DeBoer’s capabilities.
During an appearance on the Paul Finebaum show, college football analyst JD Pickell expressed his admiration for DeBoer’s accomplishment, suggesting Alabama may have found its new Nick Saban. Pickell stated:
“There’s a lot of talk about who the next Nick Saban is, and Alabama might’ve found him in Kalen DeBoer.”
DeBoer’s offensive expertise is well-known, and with top-tier talent at his disposal, many believe his success will only grow. While equaling Saban’s six titles is a monumental task, the sentiment is that DeBoer could win multiple championships and secure his place among the elite coaches in college football.
