Paul Finebaum claims Dabo Swinney’s Clemson “robbed” Kalen DeBoer-led Alabama’s CFP spot in 2024
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Paul Finebaum claims Dabo Swinney’s Clemson “robbed” Kalen DeBoer-led Alabama’s CFP spot in 2024

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Kalen DeBoer was employed as Alabama’s coach in January 2024, changing the legendary Nick Saban. Nevertheless, the Tide completed with a 9-4 document in DeBoer’s first 12 months on the helm, not making the 12-team School Soccer Playoff.

On Thursday, SEC analyst Paul Finebaum steered that Dabo Swinney’s Clemson “robbed” Alabama of a playoff spot final season whereas addressing the Tigers’ necessities for the upcoming season.

“Effectively, I believe he (Swinney) must get to the playoffs once more and perhaps make a severe run,” Finebaum mentioned on ESPN School Soccer’s “Get Up” (0:12). “Final 12 months, they (Clemson) snuck in. I imply, I say they snuck in as a result of they gained the ACC convention championship in opposition to SMU and possibly robbed Alabama of a (School Soccer Playoff) berth, it in all probability did not even deserve.

“However this 12 months, with Cade Klubnik at quarterback, I believe expectations are by the roof in Demise Valley. I strongly imagine they’re going to make a severe run on the (nationwide) title.”

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Though Clemson made it to the CFP final season, Swinney’s workforce was eradicated within the first spherical with a loss to Texas.

Swinney is getting into his 18th 12 months as Clemson’s coach within the 2025 season. He has led the Tigers to 2 nationwide championships and compiled a 180-47 document.

It is going to be attention-grabbing to see if Swinney can win his third nationwide title at Clemson subsequent season.

Who would be the QB1 for Kalen DeBoer’s Alabama within the 2025 season?

NCAA Football: Alabama Crimson Tide HC Kalen DeBoer - Source: ImagnNCAA Football: Alabama Crimson Tide HC Kalen DeBoer - Source: Imagn
NCAA Soccer: Alabama Crimson Tide HC Kalen DeBoer – Supply: Imagn

As issues stand, Kalen DeBoer is but to verify Alabama’s QB1 for the 2025 season. The choices, nonetheless, are narrowed all the way down to both Ty Simpson or Austin Mack.

Simpson is the popular candidate to get the beginning position since he has been at Alabama for the previous three seasons. He served because the backup to Jalen Milroe, who joined the NFL’s Seattle Seahawks this 12 months.

The Tide additionally has Keelon Russell as one other QB possibility.