Former FS coach Kalen Deboer nearing deal to lead Alabama, replacing legendary Nick Saban: Reports

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Less than 3 years aft leaving Fresno State, Alabama is adjacent to hiring Washington shot manager Kalen DeBoer arsenic Nick Saban's replacement, according to ESPN.

DeBoer is coming disconnected a nationalist title crippled quality with the Huskies successful conscionable his 2nd play with the program. They mislaid the crippled 34-13.

During his clip with the Bulldogs, DeBoer led the squad to being nationally ranked arsenic precocious arsenic #18 and a 9-3 grounds successful his lone afloat season.

DeBoer near Fresno State earlier coaching the squad successful the New Mexico Bowl.

Saban is retiring from coaching aft winning 7 nationalist championships, including six with Alabama implicit the past 17 years.

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