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Alabama Shifts Quarterback Rep Distribution as Starter Decision Remains Pending

Coaches are using rep distribution to evaluate contenders for the starting role at quarterback.

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Overview

  • Offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb has removed Ty Simpson from third-team reps while keeping him in first- and second-string drills.
  • Head coach Kalen DeBoer has not named a starter and praised collective improvement among the quarterbacks.
  • Grubb reported improved consistency across the room with no interceptions in recent practices.
  • Austin Mack and Keelon Russell continue to rotate through all rep groups to strengthen their cases.
  • Quarterbacks coach Nick Sheridan highlighted Keelon Russell’s mental resilience and short-term memory as valuable traits.