Alright, gather ’round for the latest scoop on Alabama’s QB1 showdown for the 2025 season. Heading into the season, Ty Simpson looks like the man to beat. He’s the seasoned vet, a loyal Crimson Tide soldier who chose to stay put instead of hopping into the transfer portal. Alabama’s OC Ryan Grubb even said if the team had a game right now, Simpson would get the nod to start. But hold on. Don’t count out the fresh blood, Keelon Russell. He is the Texas five-star phenom who flipped his commitment to Alabama and carries the hype of being the next big thing.
ESPN insider Pete Thamel pointed out that while Simpson probably starts the season, Russell has all the buzz. And he could take the reins before long if he proves himself on the field. But are we sure about the whole Ty Simpson as the starting man thing? Alabama insiders, including beat writer Mark Goodman, have voiced some lingering questions. It’s about just how ready Simpson is to be the unquestioned starter and lead this powerhouse team. Coaches and fans alike are watching closely for consistency under pressure, decision-making, and whether he can truly elevate the offense to elite levels in Kalen DeBoer’s system.
And after the first week of practice, Kalen DeBoer hasn’t settled the QB1 debate completely. “I think the biggest thing, practice; one, was good. Two, the installs become more and different things,” DeBoer said. “A lot of it’s still base stuff these guys have worked on in spring, summer. But there were a couple [of] just missed opportunities, really, between receivers and skill guys and the quarterbacks. I feel like the last two practices, those near misses, have now been completions. That’s what you like to see.” DeBoer’s approach is all about making the right call for the team’s success, regardless of loyalty or hype.
Kalen DeBoer evaluated the Alabama quarterbacks after the first week of practice https://t.co/Qrte4WkKqW
— Nick Kelly (@_NickKelly) August 3, 2025
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