Alabama football quarterback Ty Simpson might lack experience, but he was the clear and obvious choice as the Crimson Tide's starter vs Florida State.

Ty Simpson will open the 2025 season as Alabama's starting quarterback, sources told ESPN on Monday. Simpson and his teammates were informed of the decision Monday during a meeting. Alabama coach Kalen DeBoer and offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb said multiple times this summer that Simpson would be the starter if the Crimson Tide were to play a game right then.

ESPN's Chris Low reported Monday that Ty Simpson won the Crimson Tide's starting quarterback job in the competition against redshirt sophomore Austin Mack and true freshman Keelon Russell. While Simpson has been a backup in each of the last two seasons, this is set to be his fourth year within the program.