Alabama QB Ty Simpson removed from Rose Bowl vs. Indiana midway through third quarter

Simpson took a big hit late in the second half and didn't appear to be 100%.

PASADENA, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 01: D'Angelo Ponds #5 of the Indiana Hoosiers forces a fumble by Ty Simpson #15 of the Alabama Crimson Tide in the second quarter in the College Football Playoff Quarterfinal at Rose Bowl Stadium on January 01, 2026 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
Ty Simpson fumbled late in the second quarter on this hit. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
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Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson was taken out of the Rose Bowl midway through the third quarter in favor of backup quarterback Austin Mack.

Simpson took a big hit when he fumbled late in the second quarter to set up an Indiana TD and a 17-0 lead. ESPN sideline reporter Kris Budden said that it was a “coaches’ decision” as the broadcast showed clips of Simpson grimacing as he warmed up in the second half.

Simpson was 12-of-16 passing for 67 yards and was the team’s leading rusher with three carries for 17 yards when he was replaced.

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