Alabama quarterback Keelon Russell will not be the Crimson Tide’s starting quarterback this season, based on the announcement this week out of Tuscaloosa. Still, his future remains very bright as he enters his first college season in two weeks.

Alabama has its starting quarterback, but who's going to back up Ty Simpson when the Crimson Tide roll into the season opener against Florida State?

Alabama has named its starting quarterback for the start of the 2025 season, handing the reins to redshirt junior Ty Simpson, who has sat behind Bryce Young and Jalen Milroe for the past three seasons. As Simpson takes command of the offense, Grubb still has expectations for Mack and Russell. They must continue to progress.