Alabama's Loss Haunts DeBoer, Finebaum Says

Alabama's loss to Michigan in the ReliaQuest Bowl has left a sour taste, with analyst Paul Finebaum suggesting the defeat could haunt head coach Kalen DeBoer. Finebaum, while acknowledging DeBoer is unlikely to be fired, believes the season was a failure for not reaching the playoffs and that DeBoer will face scrutiny moving forward.

Alabama tight end CJ Dippre hurdles Michigan defensive back Jo'Ziah Edmond during the second half of the ReliaQuest Bowl NCAA college football game Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024, in Tampa, Fla.

Michigan’s defense sacked Jalen Milroe five times and forced three turnovers by the Alabama quarterback in the Wolverines’ 19-13 win.

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