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Who's under pressure in 2024? Kalen DeBoer follows a legend and James Franklin looks to break through
With the entire landscape of the sport changing next season, there are more opportunities than ever for players and coaches to change perceptions.
DeBoer just took Washington to the national title game in only his second year -- two seasons after the team went 4-8 -- so this designation feels a bit unfair, but so are Alabama's expectations after Nick Saban's historic tenure. If the College Football Playoff remained at four teams, DeBoer could miss them during a transition year and be given somewhat of a pass. But Alabama expects to be part of the 12-team field every year, and if DeBoer falls short, the pressure and comparisons to Saban will reach nauseating levels in Tuscaloosa. -- Adam Rittenberg
