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CFB Fans Applaud Alabama for Reportedly Hiring Kalen DeBoer to Replace Nick Saban

Kalen DeBoer is taking over as Alabama's head coach following Nick Saban's retirement, according to ESPN's Pete Thamel.

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Sources: Kalen DeBoer has informed Washington officials he's taking the job at Alabama. He's expected to tell his team soon.

DeBoer wrapped up an immensely successful season with Washington, overseeing one of the country's top offenses while the Huskies made an appearance in the College Football Playoff National Championship game.

Washington owned the No. 2 passing attack in the nation, with quarterback Michael Penix Jr. finishing second in Heisman Trophy voting. In his two years with the school, DeBoer led the Huskies to a record of 25-3.