Alabama Football’s Defensive Assistant Not Returning for 2025 Season

Colin Hitschler, the defensive backs coach for Alabama Crimson Tide, is reportedly not expected to return for the 2025 football season. This decision marks a significant change in the coaching staff amid ongoing discussions about team performance and strategy. The news comes in the wake of Coach Kalen DeBoer’s first coaching staff changes as he looks to reshape the team following a challenging season. Hitschler joined Alabama’s coaching staff in 2023 and has had a notable impact, yet the challenges faced this past season have prompted this shift. As the Crimson Tide aims to reestablish its dominance in college football, leadership decisions like these will play a crucial role in the team’s future successes. “This is part of the process and we need to ensure we are putting the best coaching staff in place,” said a source familiar with the situation.