Ty Simpson and the No. 4 Alabama Crimson Tide escaped with a hard-fought 29–22 win over unranked South Carolina on the road Saturday, improving to 7-1 on the season.

Now, it's realistic that there may soon be another Crimson Tide first-round quarterback.

You missed out on tremendous value if you didn't bet Ty Simpson's Heisman odds in the preseason. Luckily, there's still value in betting on the Alabama QB.

The Alabama Crimson Tide were excited about starting the Ty Simpson era after Jalen Milroe departed the program last spring, but even they couldn't have imagined he'd play so well in Year 1 as a starter.

Germie Bernard scored two touchdowns in the final 2 1/2 minutes, and No. 4 Alabama rallied to beat South Carolina 29-22 for its seventh straight win.

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Shane Beamer applauds the Crimson Tide quarterback for making 'as good of throws as I have seen in a long time.'

Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Ty Simpson has had an incredible season thus far. The junior has completed 70.2% of his passes for 1,931 yards and 18 touchdowns with just one interception in his first year as Alabama’s starter. He also has rushed for 66 yards and two scores.

Alabama defensive back Zabien Brown (2) tackles South Carolina running back Matt Fuller (28) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Scott Kinser) (Scott Kinser | AP)

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