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USA Today already talking about Alabama's Kalen DeBoer being fired and replaced in 2026

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Things could not have gone worse for Alabama Crimson Tide football coach Kalen DeBoer on Saturday.

His team marched into Talahasssee, Florida, and limped out with a 31-17 loss and more question marks than the Riddler's suit. It's not a stretch to say that Alabama is past code red. It's a code crimson situation in Tuscaloosa.

And DeBoer may not come of it with his dignity, or his job.

USA Today's Paul Myerberg discussed the Crimson Tide firing DeBoer and bringing on a new head coach for the 2026 season -- claiming that "it's always better to replace the guy who replaced the guy.