A.J. McCarron: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Former Alabama QB A.J. McCarron Sends Clear Message After Ty Simpson Decision

Ty Simpson officially taking the reins as the Alabama Crimson Tide’s starting quarterback did not surprise A.J. McCarron. The former Tide signal-caller, who was a backup for his first championship and led Alabama to two national titles during his career, has long supported Simpson, advocating for his ascension while urging fans to show patience.

Features

The Morning Bark

The Quiz of the Day

Former Alabama quarterback says Tide QB competition is down to 2 players

Former Alabama football quarterback, AJ McCarron feels the Crimson Tide’s quarterback competition is between two players at the moment. Ty Simpson, Austin Mack and Keelon Russell are still actively competing for the position, according to Alabama’s coaching staff.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / August 7

Alabama DL reminds former Tide players of their days in Tuscaloosa

Former Alabama football players, AJ McCarron and Trent Richardson feel Tim Keenan III would fit right in with the Crimson Tide of old. McCarron and Richardson were key players during the Nick Saban era in Tuscaloosa.

College Football News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / August 1

AJ McCarron describes most important factor in Alabama quarterback competition

Less than a month away from the return of college football, Ty Simpson, Austin Mack and Keelon Russell continue to battle in fall camp for Alabama’s starting quarterback job.

College Football News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The '2025 AP Preseason top-25 poll' quiz

The 'Heisman Trophy winners since 2000' quiz

The 'AP NFL Offensive Player of the Year award winners' quiz

The 'NFL head coach all-time wins leaders' quiz

College Football News / Athlon Sports / July 30

A.J. McCarron Didn’t Hesitate to Name the Best QB in the Country

With the 2025 college football season fast approaching, quarterback debates are heating up across every major conference. From returning Heisman candidates to breakout stars in waiting, the pool is deep, and opinions are even deeper.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / July 24

AJ McCarron pleads with Alabama football fans to be patient with Ty Simpson

Former Alabama quarterback, AJ McCarron wants Alabama football fans to be patient with Ty Simpson if he wins the Crimson Tide’s quarterback competition.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / July 23

AJ McCarron Shares Anecdote for Why Fans Need to be Patient With Ty Simpson

Alabama football is considered The Standard because of its 18 National Championships, 84 first-round draft picks, 30 SEC Championships and so many more accolades.

College Football News / NIL on SI / July 23

AJ McCarron has blunt message for Alabama fans as Ty Simpson era begins

As Alabama ushers in a new era at quarterback, former national champion passer AJ McCarron is pleading with Crimson Tide fans to stay patient. Head coach Kalen DeBoer has questions at the position after the NFL departure of Jalen Milroe, who was a massive part of the offense over the last two seasons.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / July 23

'Slap in the Face': AJ McCarron Calls Out Arch Manning’s Inclusion in All-SEC Media Teams

The All-SEC media teams were supposed to highlight the best of the best heading into the 2025 season. But former Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback AJ McCarron isn't buying all the selections, and he’s making it known.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / July 23

AJ McCarron Shares the College Program Nick Saban Might Return to Coach—And It’s Not Alabama

Nick Saban may be enjoying retirement, but the rumors of a comeback just won’t die. From college football circles to NFL chatter, the question lingers: Could the legendary coach actually return to the sidelines?

College Football News / Athlon Sports / July 10

Former Michigan QB Has Seven-Word Reaction to A.J. McCarron Blasting Hugh Freeze

Auburn football might be struggling on the recruiting trail, but the drama off the field is already in midseason form. Just ask David Cone, the former Michigan Wolverines quarterback and current co-host of "Crain & Company," who couldn’t help but join in on the action.

College Football News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / July 10

AJ McCarron Says Desperate Hugh Freeze is Full of It: Roll Call

Alabama football leads the country in five-star commits, didn't have a single scholarship player enter the transfer portal since before the spring and things are just looking up for the Crimson Tide ahead of the 2025 season.

College Football News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / July 9

Former Alabama QB tells why Alabama is flourishing in recruiting while Auburn struggles

As of now, Alabama and Auburn are trending in different directions when it comes to recruiting, especially within the Yellowhammer State. On the latest episode of “The Dynasty: A Podcast on the Alabama Crimson Tide,” AJ McCarron explained why he believes it is ‘dumb’ for an in-state recruit to choose Auburn over Alabama.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / July 9

A.J. McCarron Claims Kalen DeBoer Used Nick Saban's Model To Boost Alabama Recruiting

A.J. McCarron didn’t hold back when asked about the state of SEC recruiting, and he had plenty to say about both sides of the Iron Bowl. The former Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback took a direct shot at Auburn Tigers head coach Hugh Freeze, accusing him of deflecting blame for the Tigers’ struggles.

College Football News / CFB-HQ on SI / July 7

Ex-Tide great AJ McCarron rips Thomas Castellanos for Alabama trash talk before FSU game

Those comments made by Florida State quarterback Thomas Castellanos about Alabama are not going to go away any time soon. The former Boston College starter took aim at the Crimson Tide in an interview last month, and his remarks are still getting noticed, including by former Alabama national champion quarterback AJ McCarron.

Click here to get Yardbarker's Quiz of the Day emailed to you!

The 'NFL QBs with the most games started' quiz

The '2024 NFL rushing TD leaders' quiz

The 'Second-overall NFL Draft picks' quiz

The 'Most multi-HR games by MLB team' quiz

College Football News / Florida State Seminoles on SI / July 7

Former Alabama Crimson Tide football QB blasts Florida State Seminoles football QB

Former Alabama quarterback AJ McCarron had some choice words for Florida State QB Tommy Castellanos on his podcast, The Dynasty, alongside Trent Richardson and 'Bama play-by-play announcer Chris Stewart.

College Football News / Larry Brown Sports / July 6

AJ McCarron calls out ‘stupidity’ from Florida State QB

AJ McCarron had some words for Florida State Seminoles quarterback Thomas Castellanos recently. Castellanos made headlines last month when he said he didn’t fear his Seminoles’ upcoming game against Alabama.

College Football News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / July 5

'This Is Stupidity': AJ McCarron Responds to Thomas Castellanos' Comments

On June 23, On3's Pete Nakos shared content from an interview with Florida State quarterback Thomas Castellanos. The Boston College transfer had strong remarks about Alabama, his new team's opponent in the season opener next month.

College Football News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / July 2

Former Alabama quarterback says season opener ‘not going to be fun’ for Florida State QB

Florida State quarterback Thomas Castellanos recently spoke with On3’s Pete Nakos, and he said that he has dreamed of playing against Alabama, adding that Nick Saban is not there to save them.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / June 19

Alabama Athletics Divides the Revenue: The Joe Gaither Show

Let's jump into the Thursday edition of "The Joe Gaither Show on BamaCentral" with Mason Woods as we discuss A.J. McCarron's comments on leadership, Alabama athletics revenue sharing, Jett Thomalla's performance at Elite 11, recruiting news and New Era Wrestling.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / June 18

AJ McCarron Predicts Alabama's Starting QB Without Hesitation

Former Alabama Crimson Tide superstar AJ McCarron knows a thing or two about the quarterback position. From 2011 to 2013, McCarron led Alabama to a 36-4 record as the team's starting passer, hoisting two national championship trophies and finishing runner-up in Heisman Trophy Award voting as a senior.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / June 18

Why AJ McCarron continues to believe Ty Simpson is the guy at QB for Alabama after training him

College football season is less than three months away, and quarterback battles are at the forefront of everyone’s mind. On this week’s episode of The Dynasty: A Podcast on the Alabama Crimson Tide, former Alabama quarterback AJ McCarron explained why he believes Ty Simpson is the guy at QB for the Crimson Tide in 2025.