playKalen DeBoer denies any interest in leaving Alabama for Penn State (0:19)Alabama coach Kalen DeBoer says he has never had a conversation with Penn State and adds that he's happy in Tuscaloosa. (0:19)Mark SchlabachDec 4, 2025, 03:25 PM ETCloseSenior college football writer Author of seven books on college football Graduate of the University of GeorgiaFollow on XEmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsAlabama coach Kalen DeBoer said he doesn't have interest in other jobs. DeBoer, who has a 19-6 cumulative record and is in his second season with the ninth-ranked Crimson Tide, had been linked to Penn State's coaching vacancy."We're extremely happy at Alabama," DeBoer said Thursday ahead of this weekend's SEC championship game against No. 3 Georgia."We're extremely happy here, love the challenge, love the grind, love this place.