At 7-2 with wins over the Georgia Bulldogs and LSU Tigers and sitting right inside the College Football Playoff picture it's safe to say that it's working. DeBoer and his staff maintained the vision for the program since January and it's landed Alabama right in the thick of contention for an SEC Championship and another playoff berth.

Dive into an insider's analysis of Alabama football's sudden decline under Kalen DeBoer, exploring coaching challenges, team discipline issues, and the impact of NIL and transfer portal on the program's transition from the Saban era.

"This season isn't something that's just about Jalen and, 'Oh, I hope I get my time,'" DeBoer said. "They're pressing forward and using the resources we have, and then also putting forth the effort to improve any time they can.

Find single game tickets to the Alabama Crimson Tide vs. Mercer Bears college football matchup on Saturday, November 16, 2024.

That team coming to Tuscaloosa in Week 12 is the Mercer Bears, who have faced off against Alabama a total of four times before. The Bears are also one of the top teams in the FCS, and come to Tuscaloosa in the midst of a strong 2024 season.