Ken Griffey Jr. had his backwards hat. Tiger Woods had his Sunday reds. And Kalen DeBoer has his black hoodie.

The Alabama head coach’s signature look, a black Nike 2024 Sideline Dri-Fit sweatshirt with crimson trim, has taken the college football landscape by storm — and served as a frightening omen for opposing teams.

DeBoer’s “Black Hoodie of Death” claimed another victim on Saturday night, when the No. 6 Crimson Tide rolled to a 37-20 beatdown of No. 11 Tennessee at Bryant-Denny Stadium. 3

Alabama (6-1, 1st SEC) boasts an exceptional 13-2 record when their head coach has sported the hoodie during the last two seasons, and the magical pullover has fueled a six-game winning streak.

DeBoer’s red polo stuck out like a sore thumb during the team’s season-opening dud against Florid

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