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The Alabama Crimson Tide began the 2025 season with high hopes but suffered a disappointing loss to Florida State in their first game on Sunday. This loss has put a great deal of pressure on Alabama coach Kalen DeBoer.
On “Get Up” on Monday, ESPN’s Paul Finebaum said DeBoer's time with the Crimson Tide could be coming to an end:
“It’ll be the easiest four hours of my life. They will be calling for his firing. That is not going to be a surprise. I’ve already heard from longtime Alabama people who say, ‘I want him out.’ A local columnist is already calling for his head. This is unprecedented.”
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DeBoer replaced Nick Saban, who won six national championships with Alabama. His first season with the team in 2024 did not instill confidence in fans, as Alabama missed the College Football Playoff and lost its bowl game.
This year, the expectations were higher. The Tide kept their core players and recruited well. However, after Week 1’s showing, many were left disappointed.
“Let’s not forget, this was a national championship contender,” Finebaum said. “They have enormous talent. Probably the second most talented team roster wise in the country. But they looked soft. DeBoer looks clueless at times. It feels like a house of cards.”
Finebaum said there are reasons DeBoer might stay in Tuscaloosa for a while, mainly the $70 million buyout clause.
How did Kalen DeBoer’s team fare against Florida State?
Alabama started strong with quarterback Ty Simpson leading a 75-yard drive, capped by a 2-yard touchdown pass to Josh Cuevas, taking an early 7-0 lead. Florida State then tied the game after a 40-yard pass from Tommy Castellanos to Squirrel White and a 9-yard touchdown run by Castellanos.
Alabama’s offense subsequently had a hard time, missing a long 53-yard field goal and facing heavy pressure on Simpson, who was sacked multiple times. Florida State was able to convert critical third downs and break through Alabama’s defense. The Seminoles took control before halftime with a 32-yard touchdown run by Micahi Danzy and a 45-yard field goal by Jake Weinberg, leading 17-7 at the break.
In the second half, Florida State extended its advantage to 24-7 after a 64-yard pass set up a touchdown by Caziah Holmes. Alabama wide receiver Ryan Williams left the game with an injury but returned to help set up a 40-yard field goal, cutting the deficit to 24-10.
Alabama then scored a touchdown, but a responding TD run by Gavin Sawchuk pushed the Seminoles’ lead to 31-17 and an eventual win.
