Ty Simpson beat out Austin Mack and Keelon Russell to become Alabama's starting quarterback. It couldn't have worked out much better for the Crimson Tide.

Florida State football now know the QB they will face in the week one showdown vs. Alabama, with Ty Simpson reportedly named the starter.

The Crimson Tide on Monday, Aug. 11, reportedly named Ty Simpson their starting quarterback for their season opener against Florida State, according the Tuscaloosa News' Colin Gay, part of the USA TODAY Network, who was first to report the news. The team was informed of the decision.