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Kalen DeBoer Names Ty Simpson as Alabama's Likely QB1 for 2025

The Alabama head coach faces mounting pressure after a rocky 9–4 debut season, with playoff expectations looming and a challenging schedule ahead.

Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson (15) throws during his team's game against Mercer at Bryant-Denny Stadium.
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Overview

  • Kalen DeBoer, entering his second season as Alabama's head coach, is under scrutiny following a 9–4 debut season that included a loss to Vanderbilt for the first time since 1984.
  • Offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb stated that Ty Simpson would start if Alabama played today, but DeBoer emphasized the quarterback competition remains officially unresolved.
  • The departure of Jalen Milroe to the NFL has left a significant void at quarterback, with Simpson, Austin Mack, and Keelon Russell vying for the starting role.
  • Defensive coordinator Nick Wommack highlighted adjustments to counter quarterback-heavy rushing offenses, emphasizing the need for structural evolution on defense.
  • Alabama's 2025 schedule is one of the toughest in the nation, featuring road games at Florida State and Georgia, as well as matchups with Tennessee, LSU, Auburn, and Oklahoma.