Alabama is set to announce Ty Simpson as its starting quarterback for the season opener against Florida State on August 30th. Simpson, a redshirt junior, has been considered the frontrunner since Jalen Milroe entered the NFL draft. Coach Kalen DeBoer praised Simpson and backup Austin Mack for their strong performances in fall camp. The announcement follows a recent scrimmage and aligns with DeBoer's previously stated timeline for naming a starter. Simpson's previous experience as a backup and his recent strong showing has solidified his position.

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