The University of Alabama has made a splash hire, securing Ryan Grubb as its new offensive coordinator, ESPN reported Thursday. Grubb, renowned for his offensive ingenuity, reunites with head coach Kalen DeBoer, continuing a partnership that has produced record-breaking results at previous stops.
Grubb arrives in Tuscaloosa after serving as offensive coordinator at Washington, where he and DeBoer transformed the Huskies into one of college football’s most explosive units. Under Grubb’s leadership in 2023, Washington’s offense ranked 10th nationally (487.0 yards per game) and boasted the No. 2 passing attack (343.7 yards per game), fueling the program’s run to the College Football Playoff National Championship Game. Quarterback Michael Penix Jr., a Heisman Trophy finalist, thrived in Grubb’s system, leading the FBS in passing yards for two consecutive seasons.
Prior to Washington, Grubb and DeBoer collaborated at Fresno State (2020-2021), where the Bulldogs’ offense ranked top-15 nationally in scoring and total yards in 2021. Grubb’s schemes emphasize creativity, tempo, and vertical passing, aligning with modern offensive trends while maximizing player strengths.
For Alabama, the hire signals a commitment to sustaining elite offensive production as the program transitions into the post-Nick Saban era. Grubb’s track record of developing quarterbacks and crafting high-octane attacks pairs with DeBoer’s proven winning pedigree, creating optimism that the Crimson Tide’s dominance will continue.
Alabama fans will eagerly await Grubb’s impact on a roster brimming with talent, as the Tide aim to reclaim their throne in the SEC and national title picture. With DeBoer and Grubb reunited, a new chapter of offensive fireworks in Tuscaloosa appears imminent.
