QB Bombshell in Tuscaloosa: Ty Simpson Takes Lead in Alabama’s Fierce Quarterback Battle
The Alabama quarterback race just got its first major twist — and it’s a big one.
Offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb dropped a headline-making statement this week, declaring that Ty Simpson would be the starting quarterback if the season began Saturday. In a high-stakes battle for the most prestigious job in college football, Simpson now has the edge — and the rest of the SEC just felt a jolt.
“Ty’s command of the offense, his composure, and the way he’s leading the huddle — it’s all been impressive,” Grubb said. “Right now, he’s earned the first shot.”
Simpson, a former 5-star recruit with sky-high expectations, has spent the last two seasons in the shadows — watching, learning, and waiting. Now, it seems his time has arrived. Reports out of Tuscaloosa say he’s looked sharper, more confident, and more vocal than ever during summer workouts and 7-on-7s.
But this race is far from over.
Freshman phenom Julian Sayin and the dual-threat dynamo Jalen Milroe aren’t backing down. The talent in the QB room is elite, and Grubb made it clear the competition is still wide open.
Still, Simpson taking the lead now sends a message: the Tide may be leaning toward experience and poise under pressure, not just flash and athleticism.
With a new era dawning post-Saban, the quarterback position is under the brightest spotlight imaginable. Alabama fans are desperate to know: who’s going to lead this offense into a future filled with questions — and expectations?
If Simpson truly is the guy, he’ll need to prove it every snap moving forward. Because in Tuscaloosa, one great practice can make you the starter — and one bad throw can make you history.
The fire is lit. The QB battle is real. And Ty Simpson just threw the first punch.
