Alabama Extends DeBoer Contract to 2032 at $12.5 Million

The University of Alabama has extended the contract of football coach Kalen DeBoer through the 2032 season, boosting his annual salary to $12.5 million in recognition of the team's recent postseason success. The two-year extension, announced Wednesday during a board of trustees meeting, adds $2 million to DeBoer's previous pay of $10.5 million and solidifies his position as one of the highest-paid coaches in college football.

DeBoer, entering his third season with the Crimson Tide after replacing longtime coach Nick Saban in 2024, guided Alabama to an 11-4 record last year. The team secured a spot in the College Football Playoff, defeating Oklahoma in the first round before falling to Indiana in the quarterfinals. Indiana went on to win the national championship. Alabama also reached the Southeastern Conference title game, though it lost to Georgia. DeBoer's overall record stands at 20-8, including a previous national championship game appearance with Washington in 2024 before he joined Alabama.

The new deal includes a steep buyout structure designed to promote long-term stability. If Alabama terminates DeBoer without cause, the school would owe him 90 percent of his remaining...