Kalen DeBoer won a crucial 42-17 contest in Baton Rouge against their old-time rivals LSU; a classic reputation-setter for any first-year head coach given it was a battle for a playoff spot. As it turns out, it was a historic win and something Nick Saban ...

While in town preparing for Gameday this week, Saban paid a visit to Kim Mulkey's LSU women's basketball team. He gave what was a pretty standard pep talk, save for one little detail: Saban mentioned that he still roots for the Tigers ... except, of course, when they play Alabama.

14 Victories in 17 games against teams ranked in the AP Poll by Alabama coach Kalen DeBoer. Among active NCAA FBS coaches, DeBoer ranks second for victories over ranked opponents behind the 18 of Georgia’s Kirby Smart.

The one move that intrigued the most college football fans was Washington coach Kalen DeBoer signing on to replace Saban. DeBoer wasn't some schmuck who they found off the street, as he had accumulated a 37-9 record as a head coach during his time at Fresno State and Washington. However, his start in Tuscaloosa hasn't been smooth sailing.

Nick Saban believes the Alabama Crimson Tide will win its first head-to-head matchup with the LSU Tigers with first-year coach Kalen DeBoer on the visiting team's sidelines Saturday night in Tiger Stadium.

Kalen DeBoer reflects on Alabama football's dominant win against LSU at Tiger Stadium Nov. 9.

Leading an Alabama football team that knew its back was against the wall, Kalen DeBoer refused to mention the big picture after beating LSU.