{
  "id": 7196922,
  "title": "Alabama Fans Calling for Crimson Tide Assistant to Replace HC Kalen DeBoer",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/alabama-fans-calling-for-crimson-tide-assistant-to-replace-hc-kalen",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-13T23:20:49.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Newsweek",
    "slug": "newsweek",
    "url": "https://www.newsweek.com/sports/ncaa/alabama-fans-calling-for-crimson-tide-assistant-to-replace-hc-kalen-deboer-12437004"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Alabama fans are growing increasingly vocal in their desire to replace Crimson Tide head coach Kalen DeBoer, despite the team's 2-0 start in 2026. After a sluggish first half against Kentucky, the Tide rallied to win 45-17, but doubts about DeBoir's leadership linger. Defensive coordinator Kane Wommack, who has already been linked to head-coaching openings, is emerging as the top candidate for the vacant position. Fans are actively advocating for Wommack, praising his sideline energy and the defensive unit's performance. Wommack's reputation as a defensive-minded coach is well-established, having served in that role at Indiana, South Alabama, and Eastern Illinois. If DeBoer fails to deliver convincing victories, Wommack could soon be at the forefront of discussions for the Alabama head coaching job.",
  "summary": "Alabama fans are already calling for Kalen DeBoer's job, pushing for one of his assistants to take over as head coach.",
  "key_points": [
    "Alabama fans demand Kalen DeBoer's replacement.",
    "Defensive coordinator Kane Wommack top candidate.",
    "Wommack known for defensive-minded coaching."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}