After Ty Simpson beat out Austin Mack and Keelon Russell for Alabama football's starting job, here's what Ryan Grubb told the two backup quarterbacks.

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.

Now that Ty Simpson has been named Alabama's starting quarterback, the real battle begins between Keelon Russell and Austin Mack to be his backup.