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Ty Simpson cements himself in Alabama football history with perfect first half vs. ULM
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- Ty Simpson cements himself in Alabama football history with perfect first half vs. ULM
Quarterback Ty Simpson worked his way into Alabama football history against Louisiana-Monroe on Saturday, Sept. 6.
The redshirt junior cemented himself in Crimson Tide history with 17 consecutive completions as he put together a perfect first half.
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To build a 42-0 lead over ULM with 31 seconds left in the second quarter, Simpson delivered a deep ball to Isaiah Horton for a 29-yard touchdown and his 17th completion of the night, inching him closer to history. He finished the half 17-for-17 for 226 yards and three touchdowns passing.
According to the SEC Network, it marked the first time an Alabama quarterback has ever started a game with 17 straight completions and the first time an SEC quarterback had ever finished a game with 17 completions and no incomplete or intercepted passes.
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Before heading into the locker room, Simpson surpassed 16 straight complete passes for Greg McElroy − previously the second-most in program history . McElroy's feat came across wins over Georgia State and Auburn in November of 2010. Mac Jones holds the school record for consecutive completions with 20.
Ty Simpson finishes night after perfect first half for Alabama football
Simpson picked up another touchdown on the ground early in the second quarter with an 8-yard rush into the end zone.
The Crimson Tide will return to action at Bryant-Denny Stadium against Wisconsin on Saturday, Sept. 13. Kickoff is set for 11 a.m. CT.
Sep 6, 2025; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson (15) underhands the ball to Alabama receiver Germie Bernard (5) on a play that resulted in a touchdown against ULM at Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-Imagn Images
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Emilee Smarr covers Alabama basketball and Crimson Tide athletics for the Tuscaloosa News. She can be reached via email at esmarr@gannett.com.
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