Alabama held its fourth CFP practice on Monday morning, and DeBoer is scheduled to speak to the media at 1 p.m. CT. BamaCentral will provide updates from the press conference with a full transcript and video to be posted on the site following the conclusion.

Alabama football could have a handful of players back for its first round meeting against Oklahoma in the College Football Playoff.

Michigan's unexpected entry in this season's coaching carousel following the firing of Sherrone Moore sparked conversation surrounding potential candidates with Alabama's Kalen DeBoer considered among the best fits.