US EditionNo. 8 Alabama Names Ty Simpson Its Starting QB for the Season, Which Begins at FSU
Ty Simpson earned the starting role after strong preseason performance and outcompeting two quarterbacks; Alabama begins its season ranked lowest since 2008, coach said.
- On Monday, sources told ESPN that Ty Simpson will open the 2025 season as Alabama's starting quarterback and face Florida State on August 30.
- In January, following Jalen Milroe's NFL draft declaration, head coach Kalen DeBoer saw Simpson emerge as the frontrunner for the open quarterback role, with coaches projecting him to start, sources told ESPN.
- During the first preseason scrimmage, Simpson demonstrated strong command of the offense, prompting coach Kalen DeBoer to move closer to a decision and praising him and Austin Mack as `sharp and confident`.
- In a Monday team meeting, sources told ESPN that Ty Simpson's command of the offense was especially good, reigniting fan optimism about his starting role for 2025.
- On August 30, Alabama will begin its season at Doak Campbell Stadium as a 13.5-point favorite with high expectations for Simpson leading a talented wide receiver room.
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No. 8 Alabama names Ty Simpson its starting QB for the season, which begins at FSU
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