On Friday, Alabama Football Officially Announced the date for its Annual A-Day game, Set to take Place at Bryant-Denny Stadium on April 12th.
This spring showcase marks the culmination of spring practices and signals the start of the countdown to the 2025 season.
Spring practice for the Crimson Tide always generates excitement, but this year, the anticipation is heightened due to the brewing quarterback competition. With Jalen Milroe declaring for the NFL Draft, Alabama’s offense is in search of a new leader under center. The battle for the starting quarterback job will be a key storyline throughout the spring and potentially into fall camp.
Currently, redshirt junior Ty Simpson is considered the frontrunner. Simpson’s experience within Alabama’s system gives him an early edge, but he’ll face stiff competition from Washington transfer Austin Mack and 5-star freshman Keelon Russell. Each brings a unique skill set to the table, ensuring a spirited contest for the starting role.
While fans and analysts will eagerly dissect the A-Day game as an indicator of who might win the job, it’s important to remember that the spring game is just a preview. Play calling during the event is typically conservative, designed more as an introduction to the team for fans rather than a comprehensive showcase of Alabama’s offensive and defensive schemes. Opponents are undoubtedly watching, so head coach Kalen DeBoer and his staff will aim to keep the playbook as vanilla as possible.
Beyond the quarterback battle, there will be plenty of other fresh faces for fans to watch. Alabama’s 2025 roster features several intriguing newcomers, including standout transfers and early enrollees. Wide receiver Isaiah Horton, who joined via the transfer portal, is expected to provide a spark to the passing game. Similarly, linebacker Nikhai Hill-Green will be a key addition to the defensive unit.
In addition to the portal acquisitions, Alabama’s incoming freshman class features highly touted prospects who have enrolled early to participate in spring practices. Among them are 5-star talents Michael Carroll and Dijon Lee, who will look to make an immediate impact.
The A-Day game offers Alabama fans their first glimpse at the team’s next generation of stars. While the event won’t settle position battles or define the season, it’s a valuable opportunity to see how the roster is shaping up and to get a feel for the energy and potential of the 2025 Crimson Tide. Mark your calendars for April 12th—the journey to another championship begins here.