Ty Simpson’s Perfect Game: Alabama QB Completes All 17 Passes in ULM Win

Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson delivers flawless performance ahead of critical clash with Wisconsin defense.

Arun UpadhayaySeptember 13, 2025

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Tuscaloosa, September 13 EST: Ty Simpson isn’t sneaking up on anybody anymore. Not after the kind of Saturday he just put together. The Alabama quarterback stepped onto the field against Louisiana-Monroe and didn’t miss a single throw. Seventeen passes, seventeen completions. Two hundred twenty-six yards. Three touchdowns. A stat line so clean you almost want to frame it in glass and hang it inside Bryant-Denny.

That’s not just efficiency. That’s command. That’s a quarterback exhaling after a storm.

The Bounce Back

Just a week earlier, Simpson looked mortal. Against Florida State, the ball fluttered, protection broke down, and the scoreboard told the story 23 completions on 43 attempts, with frustration creeping in with every hurried drop-back. Florida State’s pass rush had him ducking and darting, and you could see him pressing, trying to make plays that weren’t there.

The kid wore every hit, every incompletion. And in the SEC, fans don’t forget. Quarterbacks are expected to be mythic, not messy.

So when Simpson jogged off the field after the 73-0 demolition of ULM, perfect box score in hand, you could almost feel the weight slip off his shoulders. That wasn’t just a stat-padding cupcake win. That was a reset. A reminder that he can deal, that his timing is sharp, and that the offense doesn’t just hum it roars when he’s in rhythm.

The Test Ahead

But let’s not crown him just yet. Because looming now is Wisconsin, and that’s no homecoming scrimmage. The Badgers don’t plan to let Simpson stand tall in a clean pocket. They want to hit him, rattle him, make him second-guess every read. Their formula is simple crash the passer, pound the run, shorten the game, and drag Alabama into the mud.

And this is where we find out who Simpson really is. Can he keep that poise when the pocket shrinks and helmets close in around him? Can he shake off the bruises and still zip one on a rope to the sideline? Because perfect nights against ULM don’t hang banners. Clutch drives against Wisconsin? Those do.

The Bigger Picture

Head coach Kalen DeBoer and offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb have been steady in their faith. They talk about Simpson’s leadership, his poise, his decision-making all the intangibles you want under center. And in flashes, you see it. The body language is calmer now, the reads quicker, and the trust in his receivers stronger.

Still, this is Alabama football. Every quarterback here lives under the shadow of legends. Consistency is the only currency that matters. For all the oohs and aahs after ULM, the question burns hotter now can Simpson deliver on the biggest stages, or will defenses like Florida State’s blueprint keep cracking the foundation?

A Quarterback Becoming

There’s something raw and compelling about watching a young QB walk this tightrope. One Saturday, he’s the target of message-board rants. The next, he’s the toast of Tuscaloosa, perfect in every way the box score can measure. Somewhere in between lies the truth a talented passer still learning to turn flashes into a full season.

Fans don’t want maybes. They want stars. Simpson has shown both sides of the coin already the grit of a quarterback under fire and the glow of one in total control. Now the season’s rhythm brings him a chance to prove which side wins out.

The lights will burn brighter against Wisconsin. The hits will sting harder. But if Ty Simpson can bottle even half of the confidence he showed against ULM, Alabama just might have found its next great quarterback after all.

Because in college football, perfection doesn’t happen often. And when it does, it’s the kind of night fans remember for years.

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A former college-level cricketer and lifelong sports enthusiast, Arun Upadhayay brings the heart of an athlete to the sharp eye of a journalist. With firsthand experience in competitive sports and a deep understanding of team dynamics, Arun covers everything from grassroots tournaments to high-stakes international showdowns. His reporting blends field-level grit with analytical precision, making him a trusted voice for sports fans across New Jersey and beyond.

Ty Simpson’s Perfect Game: Alabama QB Completes All 17 Passes in ULM Win