DeBoer said Alabama would like to choose its next starter a “week-and-a-half” before its Aug. 30 season-opener at Florida State. Simpson was the the frontrunner after spring, having served as UA’s primary backup for the past two years behind Milroe.

Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer and his staff have a time frame in mind for naming a starting quarterback for the 2025 season. The Crimson Tide's quarterback competition is the largest unknown for the program this offseason with two-year starter Jalen Milroe off to the NFL's Seattle Seahawks.

Alabama coach Kalen DeBoer offered some insight into when he might be close to naming a starting quarterback for the 2025 season. Ty Simpson, Austin Mack and Keelon Russell are all competing for the job after last year’s starter,