The Alabama Crimson Tide just committed to keeping the "Bama Standard" far below where it was during the Nick Saban years by handing Kalen DeBoer an $87.5 million contract extension to remain the head coach of the team until 2033. DeBoer's buyout will be $10 million, through January 2027, $8 million through that period and January 2028, and $6 million through that period and January 2029, if he leaves for another job. If DeBoer is fired without cause at any point, he is owed 90% of the remaining compensation.
Bama Hammer's John Mitchell didn't sound over the moon reacting to DeBoer's ludicrous contract extension, saying, "This will still be a pivotal third season for DeBoer, though the pressure won't be as severe with the recently signed extension. It was likely going to be too expensive for Alabama to fire DeBoer, even with a third substandard season. This gives DeBoer a little longer leash, which is good news for him as he enters the 2026 season with a talented, albeit young, team. But with how he has recruited since arriving in Tuscaloosa, there's optimism that, with a roster that is now fully his, better results will follow and Alabama will be able to compete for national championships again."
So, to sum it up: DeBoer probably won't be fired if his team crashes and burns in 2026, and if this disastrous fall from Saban-era grace continues, DeBoer will be owed almost the entirety of his contract upon being dismissed. Wowza!
April 22, 2026, will be a day to remember for Auburn because of Alabama's monumental mistake
For the next seven years, the Auburn Tigers have open road to win the state of Alabama on the recruiting trail. Alex Golesh, for as many years as he's on the Plains for during that time, has a chance to be the clear No. 1 head coach in the state.
Golesh is facing heat for his recent comments on his past in Florida, but he ought to focus on his future in Alabama. There's never been a better time to be an Auburn Tiger. The Crimson Tide has waved the white flag.
DeBoer hasn't won over past Alabama players like Golesh has with past Auburn greats, nor has he won a single game of significance, by the Tide's historical standards, at least. One win over the Oklahoma Sooners in the CFP really goes a long way in today's economy, apparently.
Why Alabama just committed its long-term future to DeBoer after what his team has shown in two years in Tuscaloosa is anyone's guess. But it's a glorious win for the Orange and Blue in every way imaginable.
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