What’s the Buzz?
- Alabama’s loss to Florida State (31–17) shook the program: it snapped a 23-game season-opening win streak and marked another defeat to an unranked opponent in just his 14th game—four such losses in all.
- Yet, Saturday Down South pushes back: emotions are high, but calls to fire DeBoer may be premature.
The Price Tag Isn’t Pretty
Let’s talk finances. DeBoer’s buyout is eye-watering—$70 million guaranteed and second-largest among FBS coaches. Cutting ties now would be financially painful.
Fanbase Fury: Hot Seat Across Social
DeBoer’s under fire on socials:
“Welcome to the hot seat coach DeBoer.”
“You cannot have this poorly coached team at Alabama.”
The loss to FSU isn’t just a number—it’s a wake-up call.
Clutch Crunch Take
Alabama invested big—on paper and expectation—but the execution cratered. Yes, the loss stings. Yes, pressure is mounting. But firing DeBoer now would cost more off the field than the situation demands.
Right now, the best move? Hold steady. Let him coach.
Alabama’s elite standards mean 2025 is a proving ground—not an immediate life sentence. But only results in the coming weeks can cool off this simmering storm.
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