Joel Klatt criticizes Alabama's Kalen DeBoer after loss to Tennessee
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 20, 2026, 4:35 AM
Last updated Oct 20, 2026
Alabama football head coach Kalen DeBoer is under fire following the Crimson Tide's 26-10 loss to Tennessee on October 19, 2026. The team recorded only 201 yards of total offense, prompting analysis from FOX Sports' Joel Klatt, who pointed to Alabama's reluctance to utilize its running game as a significant problem. Klatt criticized the coaching staff for failing to properly assess the offensive line's potential to gain yards on the ground, particularly after Alabama converted just two of 13 third downs and did not score after halftime. DeBoer continues to support offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb, but Alabama's fans are calling for visible changes moving forward. The Crimson Tide's consecutive defeats have intensified scrutiny of their offensive strategy.
- •Alabama lost 26-10 to Tennessee on October 19, 2026.
- •The team managed only 201 yards of offense.
- •Joel Klatt criticized DeBoer for lack of running plays.
- •Alabama converted only 2 of 13 third downs in the game.
- •The Crimson Tide have lost their last two games.
- 4:35 AMYahoo Sports — Alabama’s Kalen DeBoer Blasted by Joel Klatt Over Glaring Offensive Mistake
"Alabama football head coach Kalen DeBoer is facing mounting criticism following the Crimson Tide’s 26-10 loss to Tennessee, and FOX Sports analyst Joel Klatt believes he has identified a troubling problem with Alabama’s offensive approach.The Crimson Tide managed just 201 yards of total offense against the Volunteers, struggling to establish any consistency while suffering their […] The post Alabama’s Kalen DeBoer Blasted by Joel Klatt Over Glaring Offensive Mistake appeared first on HEAVY.
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