One of LSU’s biggest rivals made a major decision in its quarterback battle. According to ESPN, Alabama has settled on Ty Simpson as QB1.
Simpson was a five-star recruit in 2022, per the Rivals Industry Rankings. Despite having to sit behind Bryce Young and Jalen Milroe, Simpson waited his turn, passing up the transfer portal. Simpson’s path mirrors the one LSU QB Garrett Nussmeier took. Nussmeier sat three seasons before taking over the starter role in his fourth year on campus.
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In 2024, Simpson attempted just 25 passes. He completed 14 of them for 167 yards.
Alabama’s roster is loaded with talent on both sides of the ball. The Crimson Tide have stars at wide receiver with Ryan Williams and Germie Bernard. The offensive line is expected to be one of the best in the country. On defense, Kalen DeBoer’s squad returns eight starters on a unit that led the SEC in turnovers.
If Simpson is as advertised, Alabama is a national title contender. The Crimson Tide rank No. 8 in the US LBM Coaches Poll, one spot ahead of LSU at No. 9.
When does LSU football play Alabama in 2025?
LSU and Alabama won’t meet until Nov. 8. As usual, the game is one of the most anticipated of the college football season. Alabama is nearly a touchdown favorite as of early August.
This article originally appeared on LSU Wire: Top LSU football rival makes big decision about starting quarterback
