2024 season ended in disappointment Tuesday. The Crimson Tide never led against a Michigan team that was missing several starters, losing the ReliaQuest Bowl 19-13 in Tampa.

 

The game snapped Alabama’s streak of 10-win seasons that dated back to the 2008 season. Kalen DeBoer’s first season in charge after Nick Saban’s retirement ended 9-4.

What Alabama football players said about coaching staff after 2024 season

After the game, Crimson Tide players said they continued to have full faith in the coaching st aff.It’s a bright future ahead,” UA quarterback Jalen Milroe said. “Because, people understand what needs to be done so that we can be the best version of ourselves. The standard that is here, the standard that is set. And we have a lot of great dues in the locker room that are hungry, that want to get better and looking to uphold the standard.

 

We also have to look at who is within the building, which is (Josh Chapman), Denzel (Devall), Ha-Ha (Clinton-Dix), these are guys that have won national championships. Chap was the first era of coach Saban being implemented into the system, so we have guys that understand what the standard is within the building.”

 

Milroe also praised offensive coordinator Nick Sheridan, who took his share of criticism from Crimson Tide fans throughout the season.

 

“He’s been one of the best coaches I’ve been around,” Milroe said. “And on a personal level, just being around him, he’s always bringing a smile to my face. There’s never a dull moment. He’s always uplifting. He always has my back. He’s always, constantly trying to push me each and every day so I can be the best version of my self.”