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By Nelson Espinal
Contributing Sports Reporter
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After Michigan fired Sherrone Moore, Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer emerged as a potential candidate for the job while the Crimson Tide prepares for a College Football Playoff game.
DeBoer has been a name floated in multiple coaching searches, including Penn State, though there has never been any reported traction in a deal progressing.
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He is already at the helm of a top school and program, being the direct successor to Nick Saban at Alabama, which will make it hard for another team to poach him from such a lucrative position.
Still, Michigan is entering the coaching carousel at a time when many of the top coaches have already landed on new teams.
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With limited options, the Wolverines could get desperate and launch a fully fledged push for him. However, he will likely be focused on ensuring Alabama beats Oklahoma next Friday rather than considering another job offer.
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Still, it could be a distraction for a team that is under pressure to win a national title.
In the lead-up to the College Football Playoffs, star wide receiver Ryan Williams addressed how he and the team view the speculation and handle it.
“He hasn’t really said much, but that’s kinda like our motto. Just focus on what’s going on internally, because we gotta play for each other. We’re not really worried about it, if I’m being honest," Williams said.
“Of course, we see it on TV, but he’s gave his best effort here. The focus is on playing against Oklahoma. So we’re not really worried about it.
"At the end of the day, he serves us 100%. That’s our coach and we’re going to play for him. External noise is external noise- we just focus on the internal.”
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If Alabama were to win in the first round and advance further in the playoffs, they may end up doing its best to ward off interest. However, if the Tide fell short against Oklahoma, there could be pressure to make a coaching change, and he may be pushed to leave, potentially for Michigan.
There are a lot of dominoes left to fall, but the first round of the playoffs will undoubtedly start a chain reaction that could alter DeBoer's career.
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