E34 Bama TY QB1 and Scrimmage News and Notes. Breaking news – Ty is indeed the Guy – Ty Simpson named the starter QB 1. Key Takeaways from the Scrimmage • Quarterbacks took care of the football Head coach Kalen DeBoer was pleased: “No picks today” and just a few touchdown passes shared among the three contenders—Ty Simpson, Austin Mack, and Keelon Russell. All three have maintained a completion rate around or above the desired minimum of 65%. • QB Battle still competitive—but clarity forming Simpson continues to look sharp, rarely taking third-team reps. DeBoer noted that Simpson and Mack show sharp command in the huddle, while freshman Russell is making steady progress. • Wide Receiver depth shining through DeBoer highlighted the rising contributions from Germie Bernard, Isaiah Horton (transferred from Miami, with 56 catches for 616 yards last season), Rico Scott for his blocking, and Cole Adams who made a standout play. He praised the versatility and performance propagation across the WR room. • Offensive line versatility and health updates Offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb emphasized the interior line’s flexibility and depth, noting players like Geno VanDeMark who can play multiple positions, and rising talents Michael Carroll and Jackson at tackle. Guard Jaeden Roberts remains "dinged up" and didn’t participate in the scrimmage, but his absence is not expected to be long-term. • Creating running lanes DeBoer praised how the line “did a nice job creating some seams for Jam to hit,” allowing running back Jam Miller to reach the second level and break tackles. He called it one of the better scrimmage performances from Miller—thanks in part to strong line play. Daniel Hill impressed with pass-catching ability and size, while Dre and Rich continued their steady, hard-nosed production—even when had to create yards out of nothing; pass protection across the group looked strong. • Rotation impacted by injury With guard Jaeden Roberts sidelined, the line fielded a more limited rotation: Kam Dewberry at left guard and Geno VanDeMark at right guard. DeBoer noted this mirrored the pre-camp configuration. • Handling pass rush and rank-one blocking He emphasized that the offensive line “probably did a better job when there was one-on-ones,” indicating solid individual blocking and effective schemes to counter pressure and keep the quarterback upright. • Room to improve in short-yardage DeBoer acknowledged a need for continued improvement, especially in short-yardage or goal-line situations, noting it’s a "whole unit thing