Boy, Nick Saban really did hand over the Alabama keys to the wrong person. Kalen DeBoer , despite a sterling record, hasn’t done what Alabama powerhouse fans expected. His team finished 9-4 last season and missed the College Football Playoff, something unimaginable during Saban’s reign. The 2025 season kickoff was a punch to the gut. It was a 31-17 drubbing at the hands of Florida State, a team that not long ago was a basement dweller with a 2-10 record. They managed a mere 87 rushing yards and failed to contain Florida State’s quarterback Tommy Castellanos .

And it’s not just a fan thing. Former Alabama players who starred under Nick Saban would quietly admit the same if they could. But here’s where it gets interesting. Barstool Sports personalities Brandon Walker and Kayce Smith

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