Ty Simpson began the season as a relative unknown for Alabama, a veteran player who was stuck behind Jalen Milroe over the last two seasons, who opted against transferring and won a three-way quarterback battle in the offseason. As the Crimson Tide have reasserted themselves as a national title contender since their Week 1 loss to Florida State, Simpson has thrust himself into early Heisman conversations.
A late drive in Alabama's 27–24 win at previously undefeated Missouri shows exactly why.
