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 Crimson Tide athletic director sends clear message about head coach Kalen DeBoer amid ongoing Michigan rumors.

Following a legend is never easy. Look no further than late former Alabama head coach Ray Perkins, the Crimson Tide alum that succeeded the legendary Paul “Bear” Bryant in 1983 only to be fired after just four seasons at the helm.

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.