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Looking ahead, Patterson noted that significant changes will be necessary during the offseason for Alabama. The pressure surrounding DeBoer will be intense, given the potential for adjustments in the coaching staff and roster moves through the transfer portal. The team's effort to rebuild and reestablish itself among the elite in the SEC will be a topic of interest for fans. Patterson underscored the formidable competition from teams like Georgia and Texas, who have been stockpiling talent through both high school recruits and the transfer portal.