Overview

• DeBoer framed 2025 around toughness, resiliency and consistency as the Crimson Tide seek to return to title contention after missing the College Football Playoff in 2024.
• Ryan Grubb joins as offensive coordinator to refine DeBoer’s scheme, supported by a largely settled offensive line led by Kadyn Proctor, Parker Brailsford, Jaeden Roberts and Wilkin Formby.
• Ty Simpson was identified as the presumptive starter, while Austin Mack and incoming freshman Keelon Russell continue their position battle without the addition of a transfer portal quarterback.
• Defensive coordinator Kane Wommack has challenged his unit to finish more plays in the backfield, aiming to boost tackles-for-loss and sack totals after middling pass-rush production last season.
• Fall camp will kick off July 30 in Tuscaloosa, providing a seven-week runway ahead of the August 30 season opener at Florida State.