REPORT: Alabama expected to name Ty Simpson its starting QB

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After a few week long battle for the job, Alabama is expected to name former 5-star recruit Ty Simpson as its starting quarterback according to a report from Matt Zenitz of CBS Sports.

Alabama is expected to name Ty Simpson as its starting quarterback, sources tell me and @chris_hummer for @CBSSports.

Former five-star recruit who waited his turn the last few years. Now in line to get his opportunity to the Crimson Tide’s starting QB. pic.twitter.com/1KUIGlTWSX

— Matt Zenitz (@mzenitz) August 11, 2025

Simpson is entering his fourth year in the program and was able to hold off Washington transfer quarterback Austin Mack and five-star true freshman Keelon Russell to win the job.

In his career with the Crimson Tide, Simpson has appeared in 16 games passing for 381 yards with a 58% completion percentage. Simpson also adds three career touchdowns all of which came on the ground.

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Patrick Dowd is a Reporter for Touchdown Alabama Magazine. You can follow him on Twitter, via Pat_Dowd77