One day after shutting down all talk of taking any other college football job, Kalen DeBoer moved with purpose.

The Friday night matchup in Norman marks the Sooners’ return to the playoff and a milestone moment for Oklahoma athletics.

Here's what we saw at Alabama's practice on Monday ahead of the College Football Playoff game against Oklahoma.

The coaching carousel continues to spin throughout the Power Four ranks of college football. Michigan inserted itself in the coaching carousel when it fired hea

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.

Alabama football has added another player to its 2026 recruiting class. Nick Sherman, a Tuscaloosa native, has committed to the Crimson Tide, he announced Sunday. "Coming HOME, COMMITTED," Sherman wrote on social media.

Alabama will make another case as 'NFLU' in the 2026 NFL Draft. Ty Simpson, Kadyn Proctor and two others make USA TODAY Sports' top draft prospects.

Michigan's unexpected entry in this season's coaching carousel following the firing of Sherrone Moore sparked conversation surrounding potential candidates with Alabama's Kalen DeBoer considered among the best fits.