Kalen DeBoer released a statement on Sunday afternoon affirming his commitment to Alabama amid speculation of interest from Michigan for the Wolverines' vacant head coaching job. The statement allows the Crimson Tide to refocus on Friday's College Football Playoff matchup in Norman against Oklahoma.
Shortly after the statement was released, On3's Chris Low and Pete Nakos reported that DeBoer and Alabama are in ongoing discussions on a contract extension:
NEW: Kalen DeBoer and Alabama are in ongoing talks about an extension, but nothing has been agreed upon or signed, @clowfb & @PeteNakos report.