Colin Cowherd Makes Bold Claim About Alabama Coach Kalen DeBoer

FOX Sports personality Colin Cowherd believes Alabama made one of the greatest coaching hires in college football history when it brought in Kalen DeBoer to replace Nick Saban.

During a discussion with Joel Klatt on Wednesday, Cowherd praised DeBoer's success in Tuscaloosa.

"The greatest hire after a legend in the history of college football is DeBoer after Saban," Cowherd said.

Klatt pushed back, pointing out that Jimbo Fisher replaced Bobby Bowden at Florida State and went on to win a national championship.

"Kalen hasn't won a national championship," Klatt said.

Cowherd argued that championships shouldn't be the only measure of a great coach, comparing DeBoer to former Boise State coach Chris Petersen.

DeBoer has compiled a 27-10 record at Alabama, including one College Football Playoff victory and an SEC Championship Game appearance.

The Crimson Tide (8-1) return to action Saturday against Vanderbilt.

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