Alabama finally put the speculation and offseason hints behind it on Monday when Kalen DeBoer officially named Ty Simpson the Crimson Tide’s starting quarterback for the 2025 season. The redshirt junior’s patience will finally pay off when he takes the field at Doak Campbell Stadium in Week 1 against Florida State.
Simpson has attempted just 50 career passes across his three seasons in Tuscaloosa, so he’s undoubtedly the biggest question mark lingering over the No. 7-ranked team in the country. However, offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb’s assessment of his play this offseason and in fall camp should have Alabama fans thinking that DeBoer can follow in Nick Saban’s footsteps by winning a national championship in his second season leading the Tide.