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Reports: Kalen DeBoer to Leave Washington for Alabama

Washington fans just finished experiencing the high of making it to a national title game under a second-year coach who seemed destined to lead the Huskies to continued national prominence as they move to the Big Ten. They may stay there but it won’t be with that same head coach after Kalen DeBoer is set to be named Nick Saban’s successor at Alabama following several days of speculation.

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

— Pete Thamel (@PeteThamel) January 12, 2024

The Huskies finish with a 25-3 record during DeBoer’s tenure at Washington including a trip to the national championship game this season.