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Kalen DeBoer contract, buyout: Alabama football coach lands extension
TL;DR
Alabama football coach Kalen DeBoer received a seven-year contract extension, increasing his average annual salary to $12.5 million. The new deal runs through January 31, 2033, following a successful two-season record of 20-8.
Key points
- Kalen DeBoer received a seven-year contract extension.
- His average annual salary increased to $12.5 million.
- The contract runs through January 31, 2033.
- He has a 20-8 record in two seasons with Alabama.
- DeBoer was linked to coaching openings at Michigan and Penn State.
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Alabama football coach Kalen DeBoer received a contract extension on Wednesday, April 22, before heading into his third season at the helm.
The University of Alabama Board of Trustees approved a new seven-year contract raising his average annual salary to $12.5 million, $2 million more from what he was set to earn in 2026. The contract runs through Jan. 31, 2033, after his previous deal was set to expire in 2031.
DeBoer, who has a 20-8 record in two seasons with the Crimson Tide, was linked to openings at Michigan and Penn State this offseason. The former national championship runner-up at Washington led Alabama to a first-round College Football Playoff win over Oklahoma before falling to Indiana at the Rose Bowl in the quarterfinals.
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“My family and I would like to thank the Board of Trustees, Chancellor Trant, President (Peter) Mohler, Director of Athletics Greg Byrne, our athletics administration and football staff, this community and the University for their continued support of Alabama Football,” DeBoer said in a statement. “We are excited about the opportunity to continue our time in Tuscaloosa with this contract extension. This University has become a special place to us, and I look forward to working to ensure that Alabama football remains at the forefront of college football.
Q&A
What is Kalen DeBoer's new salary after the contract extension?
Kalen DeBoer's new average annual salary is $12.5 million, which is $2 million more than his previous contract.
How long is Kalen DeBoer's contract extension with Alabama?
Kalen DeBoer's contract extension is for seven years, running through January 31, 2033.
What was Kalen DeBoer's record at Alabama before the contract extension?
Before the contract extension, Kalen DeBoer had a record of 20-8 in two seasons with Alabama.
