Overview
- Alabama plays at Florida State on Saturday at 3:30 p.m. ET at Doak Campbell Stadium, marking Simpson’s first start in Ryan Grubb’s offense.
- Head coach Kalen DeBoer said defensive lineman Tim Keenan III will probably not be a full go for the opener because of a lower‑body injury.
- Resale demand is strong for Alabama–FSU, with the lowest prices listed roughly between $206 and $230 across Seatgeek, Gametime, Vivid Seats and StubHub, per AL.com.
- Simpson said Nick Saban advised him to "play within yourself," while Todd McShay emphasized Alabama needs efficiency from the new starter in a "Be Mac Jones" mold.
- Auburn opens at Baylor on Friday at 7 p.m. CT on FOX, with pass protection under scrutiny and kicker Alex McPherson questionable as Hugh Freeze considers multiple options.