Overview

• Head coach Kalen DeBoer and offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb have both affirmed that Simpson would take the first snaps and start if a game were played today.
• Simpson enters fall camp as the front‐runner in a quarterback competition that still features redshirt sophomore Austin Mack and true freshman Keelon Russell.
• Former Alabama quarterback AJ McCarron urged fans on The Dynasty podcast to offer patience and support rather than let early struggles erode Simpson’s confidence.
• Analyst Greg McElroy cautioned that Simpson must leave no doubt with consistent performance in fall camp or risk reopening the competition.
• After three seasons backing up Bryce Young and Jalen Milroe, Simpson has thrown for 381 yards with no passing touchdowns and rushed for three scores, making his camp showing crucial to securing the job.