Alabama starting quarterback Ty Simpson will draw Mac Jones comparisons, but Jake Coker makes for a better comparison. And that's not a bad thing.

The Tide may look different under second-year coach Kalen DeBoer, but still boast one of the best returning rosters in the sport in 2025.

The race to the 2025 College Football Playoff -- this time with a straight-seeding model -- begins now in what could be the ...