Alabama OC Ryan Grubb echoed his sentiment from spring practice. If Alabama started the season today, Ty Simpson would be the Crimson Tide's starting quarterback.
Alabama will play host to the Clemson Tigers in a rematch of the 2024 Elite Eight for the 2025 installment of the SEC/ACC Challenge in men's basketball.
Rhett Lashlee, head coach of the SMU Mustangs, told The Next Round that he didn't feel good about the CFP selection coming down to Alabama and SMU on selection Sunday.