Alabama QB Ty Simpson earns ‘midseason Heisman’ nod from ESPN analyst
By Jyesha Nance
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Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson has been tabbed as the “midseason” Heisman Trophy winner, per ESPN’s Bill Connelly.
Connelly ranks Heisman-worthy performances each week at ESPN, and through 7 games, no one has earned more points via Connelly’s system than Simpson. Here’s an excerpt of Connelly’s analysis on Simpson’s first half of the season:
Things are obviously still pretty uncertain. But Simpson’s consistently steady performances have put him in front in the points race. The second half of the season always carries far more weight than the first when it comes to awards and whatnot, but Bama needed Simpson to raise his game after the trip to Tallahassee, and he has very much done so.
Simpson’s turnaround from Alabama’s Week 1 loss against Florida State has been remarkable. Through five games, Simpson has thrown for 1,678 yards, 16 touchdowns, and just one interception, ranking second in the SEC in passing yards.
After patiently waiting behind Bryce Young and Jalen Milroe, Simpson has seized control in his first season as Alabama’s starting quarterback. His impressive performances have propelled him into the Heisman Trophy conversation and established him as one of the nation’s top college quarterbacks.
Alabama currently holds a 5-1 record, with significant road wins against Georgia and Missouri. In both games, Simpson posted 200 or more passing yards, contributing to the end of Georgia’s 33-game home winning streak and Missouri’s 15-game home winning streak.
