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Chris Low
Ty Simpson will open the 2025 season as Alabama‘s beginning quarterback, sources advised ESPN on Monday.
Simpson and his teammates had been knowledgeable of the choice Monday throughout a gathering. Alabama coach Kalen DeBoer and offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb mentioned a number of instances this summer time that Simpson can be the starter if the Crimson Tide had been to play a recreation proper then.
Simpson is in his fourth 12 months on campus. He served as Alabama’s backup quarterback every of the previous two seasons. Redshirt sophomore Austin Mack and true freshman Keelon Russell had been the opposite two quarterbacks competing for the job.
Alabama held its first preseason scrimmage final Saturday, and sources advised ESPN that every one three quarterbacks performed effectively, however that Simpson’s command of the offense was particularly good and that he was essentially the most comfy of the three.
Simpson, a 6-2, 208-pound redshirt junior, hasn’t began a recreation at Alabama. His most in depth and significant motion got here two years in the past in opposition to South Florida on the street. He got here off the bench within the second quarter to guide Alabama to 17 unanswered factors in a 17-3 win over South Florida. Simpson completed 5-of-9 for 73 yards and added a 1-yard landing run in a recreation that was tied 3-3 on the half.
Simpson and Jalen Milroe competed for the beginning job heading into the 2023 season. Milroe received the job, however was benched in opposition to South Florida. Simpson and Tyler Buchner cut up time in opposition to the Bulls, and Milroe returned to the beginning function for the remainder of that season and all of 2024.
Simpson was ESPN’s No. 2 dual-threat quarterback nationally within the 2022 class and selected Alabama over Clemson and Tennessee. His father, Jason, is the pinnacle coach at UT Martin.
Alabama performs at Florida State on Aug. 30 to open the season.