Alabama's first season under Kalen DeBoer did not go according to plan, as the Crimson Tide narrowly missed the College Football Playoff after going 9–3 in the regular season. Rough losses to Vanderbilt and a .500 Oklahoma team ultimately doomed the Tide, which were left out in favor of 11–2 SMU.

Alabama football head coach Kalen DeBoer got honest on the possibility of players opting out of the Crimson Tide’s bowl game against Michigan. The team is dealing with its disappointing exclusion from the College Football Playoff in favor of No.