Alabama coach Kalen DeBoer ended all speculation Sunday afternoon alluding to potential interest in the Michigan vacancy with the Crimson Tide set to Oklahoma in the first round of the College Football Playoff next week. DeBoer was considered among the best fits for the Wolverines soon after Sherrone Moore's firing earlier this week.

DeBoer was scheduled to meet with media on Monday, but released a statement ahead of that appearance.

"My family and I are very happy in Tuscaloosa and remain extremely grateful for the support of President Mohler, Greg Byrne, the board and so many others," DeBoer said through Yea Alabama, the Crimson Tide's NIL collective. "We have an incredible opportunity in front of us, so my sole focus is on Alabama football and our preparations to

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