Kalen DeBoer comments on Ty Simpson’s 5th-straight game with a fumble after Oklahoma loss
By Mark Kern
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Kalen DeBoer and Alabama lost to Oklahoma 23-21 on Saturday, despite out-gaining the Sooners 406 to 212 in total yards. One of the biggest reasons why was the fact that Crimson Tide turned the ball over three times.
Quarterback Ty Simpson threw an interception that Eli Bowen took back for an 87-yard pick-6 to give the Sooners a 10-0 lead early in the game. He later fumbled on a strip sack, continuing a concerning trend.
The fumble for Simpson was the fifth consecutive game that he has fumbled the ball. DeBoer commented on that issue after the game.
“With the pressure they brought, he’s got to get rid of it, and be OK throwing it away,” DeBoer said after the game. “I know it’s third down and he wants to stay on the field, but the defense is playing good too, and you’ve got to live with a punt once in awhile.”
Simpson has been spectacular the entire season for the Crimson Tide, and is a huge reason why the team is in the race for both the SEC Championship, as well as a spot in the College Football Playoff.
On the season, he has thrown for 2,787 yards, 22 touchdowns and only two interceptions. The Crimson Tide will be back in action against Eastern Illinois next Saturday, and Simpson will look to avoid fumbling the ball.
