Kalen DeBoer shot down any rumors that he is thinking about bolting for Happy Valley.

With his name in the mix for Penn State’s coach opening , the Alabama head coach sounded off on the chatter during a press conference ahead of Saturday’s SEC Championship game against Georgia.

“We’re extremely happy at Alabama,” DeBoer said on Thursday. “We’re extremely happy here, love the challenge, love the grind, love this place, and there’s never been any link [to Penn State], there’s never been any conversation, there’s never been any interest either way. So I’m glad we can put that to bed right now.”

Head coach Kalen Deboer of the Alabama Crimson Tide looks on during warmups prior to facing the Auburn Tigers at Jordan-Hare Stadium on November 29, 2025 in Auburn, Alabama. Getty Images

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