After enduring the physical grind of an SEC season, former Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson says he’s finally feeling like himself again, and that’s very good news for anyone watching his football future.
“I’m as healthy as an ox,” Simpson said confidently. “That’s why I’m going to throw so I’m super excited. Playing in the SEC, playing those big-time games against really big-time players, it takes a toll on your body sometimes.”
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That toll is something every Alabama quarterback understands. Week after week, Simpson faced some of the most physical defenses in college football, absorbing hits while carrying the responsibility of leading one of the nation’s most demanding programs.
Yet through it all, he never wavered.
“But if I’m able to walk and talk then I’m going to play,” Simpson added. “So I had some nagging little injuries that built up over the season over time, but there was no doubt in my mind that I was going to play no matter what.”
That toughness became a defining trait of Simpson’s time in Tuscaloosa.
After arriving at Alabama in 2022 as a highly touted prospect, Simpson patiently waited his turn behind veteran quarterbacks. His opportunity finally came in 2025, and he seized it with both hands.
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In 15 games as the starter, Simpson threw for 3,567 yards and 28 touchdowns against just five interceptions while completing 64.5% of his passes… numbers that place him among the most productive quarterbacks in the country.
More importantly, he showed resilience.
Whether playing through pain, hostile road environments, or the immense expectations that come with wearing crimson and white, Simpson proved he could handle the moment.
Now, fully healthy and refreshed, he appears ready to take the next step.
His decision to throw and showcase his arm signals confidence, not just in his physical condition, but in his preparation and growth.
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For Alabama fans who watched him battle week after week, his words come as both reassurance and validation.
Ty Simpson didn’t just survive the SEC gauntle, he thrived in it.
And if he truly feels “as healthy as an ox,” the best football of his career may still be ahead.
Roll Tide.
