Kalen DeBoer was introduced as Alabama’s head coach on Saturday.
He replaces Nick Saban who retired as the Crimson Tide’s head coach.
“Following coach Saban is an honor,” DeBoer said. “He has been the standard for college football, and his success is unprecedented. I would not have left Washington for just any school. The chance to lead the football program at the University of Alabama is the opportunity of a lifetime. My family and I feel truly blessed and look forward to becoming a part of the Tuscaloosa community.”
DeBoer served as head coach at Washington (2022-23), Fresno State (2020-21) and Sioux Falls (2005-09), compiling a 104-12 record and winning three NAIA national championships.
DeBoer also served as an offensive coordinator at Southern Illinois (2010-13), Eastern Michigan (2014-16), Fresno State (2017-18) and Indiana (2019).
While at Eastern Michigan, DeBoer and the Eagles played at Missouri in 2016. Josh Heupel was in his first season as Missouri’s offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach during the 2016 campaign.
The Tigers hosted Eastern Michigan on Sept. 10, winning 61-21. The 2016 matchup is the only one with the two offensive coaches from South Dakota facing each other.
Below are DeBoer and Heupel’s offenses by the numbers in the 2016 Eastern Michigan-Missouri matchup. The two offensive coaches combined to total 1,075 yards.