# Kalen DeBoer Warns Alabama After Georgia Loss

> Alabama's first 2026 loss prompts coach DeBoer to urge players not to dwell on Georgia defeat.
- Title: Kalen DeBoer Warns Alabama After Georgia Loss · Newsweek
- Summary: Alabama's first 2026 loss prompts coach DeBoer to urge players not to dwell on Georgia defeat. Alabama's first loss of 2026 to Georgia prompts coach DeBoer…
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- Source: Newsweek — https://newsweek.com/sports/ncaa/kalen-deboer-delivers-warning-to-alabama-players-after-georgia-loss-12557953
- Author: Matt Audilet
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: alabama, georgia, kalan deboer, tennessee, ncaa, college football, crimson tide, bulldogs
## Alabama's first loss
Alabama suffered their first loss of the 2026 college football season to Georgia at Bryant-Denny Stadium.
## Controversial game ending
The 20-17 final score was decided by a controversial pass interference no-call against Alabama.
## DeBoer's warning
DeBoer told players they can't let Georgia beat them twice before Saturday's Tennessee game.

> I've told the team, you can't let Georgia beat us twice
## Key takeaway

Alabama's first loss of 2026 to Georgia prompts coach DeBoer to tell players not to let it happen twice before Tennessee game.