Alabama names Ty Simpson starting quarterback ahead of 2025 season

Through the Alabama quarterback competition, one name has remained a constant. Coaches have continually spoken highly of Ty Simpson and now, it is going to be Simpson as QB1, per On3’s Pete Nakos. Head coach Kalen DeBoer has officially made the decision.

Simpson beat out Austin Mack and Keelon Russell for the position. Mack is entering his second season with the program after following DeBoer to Tuscaloosa from Washington. Russell will still be someone Alabama fans are excited about moving forward, being a true freshman with a former Five-Star Plus+ designation

Maybe down the road, Mack and Russell get back into a competition. But for now, Simpson is primed to take over as Alabama enters a critical 2025 season. Reviews have been high on him for a few months now, dating all the way back to spring practice.

Ty is an accurate passer,” DeBoer said in July at SEC Media Days. “He throws a catchable ball and I think that’s so key. Whether it’s down the field, whether it’s crossing routes, quick outs, comebacks? I mean, he throws a catchable ball, one that’s easy to receive as a receiver. You can throw it hard, you can throw it soft and it doesn’t mean it’s always easy to catch. And so, he does that.”