Ty Simpson: The Crimson Tide’s Championship Catalyst?
As Alabama football turns the page on the Nick Saban era, the spotlight now shines brightly on rising quarterback Ty Simpson, identified by Pro Football Focus (PFF) as the pivotal figure in the Crimson Tide’s 2025 national title hopes.
Simpson, a former five-star recruit, has been in a competitive battle for the starting role over the past two seasons. With Jalen Milroe moving on and Kalen DeBoer stepping in as head coach, the door is wide open for Simpson to lead the Tide into a new era. According to PFF analysts, Alabama’s championship ceiling could hinge on whether Simpson can fulfill his vast potential under DeBoer’s offensive system.
What makes Simpson a compelling breakout candidate is his strong arm, mobility, and poise in the pocket — traits DeBoer has historically maximized in his quarterbacks. At Washington, DeBoer helped Michael Penix Jr. become a Heisman finalist and national title game participant. Now, that offensive pedigree could be the missing piece for Simpson’s development.
Alabama enters the 2024 season with a deep receiving corps, a reloaded offensive line, and high expectations as usual. But the key variable is quarterback play. While Alabama has won with elite defenses and strong running games in the past, the modern game demands efficient, explosive quarterback performance — and Simpson will be asked to deliver exactly that.
If Simpson rises to the occasion, Alabama could silence doubts about their post-Saban future and reassert themselves as playoff contenders. If not, the Tide risk falling behind surging SEC rivals like Georgia, Texas, and LSU.
With a new system and a new standard to uphold, Ty Simpson won’t just be fighting for the starting job — he could be fighting for Alabama’s return to national dominance.
