Alabama has named its starting quarterback for the 2025 season opener against Florida State as Kalen DeBoer has tabbed junior Ty Simpson to lead the Crimson Tide offense. Simpson won a three-way competition during fall camp, beating out sophomore Austin Mack and highly touted freshman Keelon Russell.
Simpson has completed 29 passes in his first three years at Alabama, generating 381 yards with 0 touchdowns and 0 interceptions. He has added three rushing touchdowns on 130-yards on the ground.
Colin Gay of the Tuscaloosa News was the first to report the news on Monday night.
The Crimson Tide open their 2025 season at Florida State on August 30th in one of the more highly anticipated non-conference matchups in a loaded opening weekend across the college football landscape.
