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Alabama’s Kalen DeBoer Blasted by Joel Klatt Over Glaring Offensive Mistake

Alabama football head coach Kalen DeBoer is under growing scrutiny after the Crimson Tide’s 26-10 loss to Tennessee, where a stagnant offense managed just 201 total yards and failed to score after halftime. FOX Sports analyst Joel Klatt singled out Alabama’s reluctance to establish a rushing attack, noting the team called only two direct runs in the first half and delayed attempts until late in the second series.

The lack of a consistent ground game raised questions about the coaching staff’s offensive strategy, particularly under DeBoer and offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb, as Alabama struggled to convert just two of 13 third downs. Klatt argued the Crimson Tide’s offensive identity may be unraveling, with the coaching staff seemingly unwilling to test the running game despite Alabama’s history of physical offensive lines.

The loss marked Alabama’s second consecutive defeat, deepening concerns about the team’s ability to adapt when explosive plays fail to materialize.

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