TUSCALOOSA, Ala.— Kalen DeBoer’s first Iron Bowl was far from the back-and-forth of some shootouts of the past and lacked the theatrics of Nick Saban’s final act in the legendary rivalry last season. Even so, the first-year Alabama coach did something Saban could not: taste victory in his inaugural Alabama-Auburn showdown.

Despite its implications, the Iron Bowl between Alabama and Auburn transcends the College Football Playoff or any other postseason game to those within the state of Alabama. In what will be Crimson Tide head coach Kalen DeBoer’s first time coaching in one,

Kalen DeBoer's first season has not been up to the Saban standard, as Alabama football will likely miss the College Football Playoff. Unsurprisingly, many Tide fans have begun calling for his head.

Also in that group was Pat McAfee, who spoke in particular about what this game could mean for Kalen DeBoer in particular, saying:

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Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer is scheduled to meet with the media after the rivalry win. He'll certainly discuss the Crimson Tide's three first-half turnovers, Jalen Milroe's pe

The Alabama Crimson Tide have been uneven and surprisingly inconsistent on the field under Kalen DeBoer in Year 1, but the new head coach has done well off the field. Even after stunningly losing to Oklahoma last week,