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Alabama Holds Off on QB Decision as Fall Camp Advances Toward First Scrimmage

Following four practices, coaches have highlighted improved execution, focusing on consistency from contenders at quarterback, left guard and punter ahead of Saturday’s first scrimmage.

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Overview

  • Kalen DeBoer has not named a starting quarterback after Week One of fall camp, leaving Ty Simpson as the presumptive leader in an open competition.
  • Coaches report that recent practices saw near-misses turn into completions, prompting a focus on consistency as the deciding factor for position battles.
  • Ryan Grubb assumes play-calling duties as offensive coordinator, with Nick Sheridan transitioning to co-offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach.
  • The left guard position remains unsettled between utility player Geno VanDeMark and Texas A&M transfer Kam Dewberry.
  • True freshman Alex Asparuhov and Division II transfer Blake Doud are competing to replace last year’s punter James Burnip.