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Who is Ty Simpson's father? Alabama football QB's dad at Tennessee game
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Alabama football quarterback Ty Simpson 's father, Jason, made it to Bryant-Denny Stadium to get a first look at his son taking on the Tennessee Volunteers.
The appearance marked the second football game that Jason attended on Saturday, Oct. 18. Earlier in the day, the UT Martin head coach was leading the Skyhawks to a 37-7 win over Gardner-Webb .
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Here's what to know about the relationship between Ty and Jason Simpson.
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Why didn't Alabama football QB Ty Simpson play for his father?
Per the ABC broadcast, Ty − who graduated from Westview High in Martin, Tennessee − was asked if he considered playing for his father. His answer?
"He told me I'm not coachable," Ty said.
When did Jason Simpson become head coach of UT-Martin football?
Jason took the helm at UT-Martin ahead of the 2006 season and has amassed a record of 124-92 since replacing former coach Matt Griffin . In his first year, he won Ohio Valley Conference Coach of the Year and has led the program to three OVC championships in his tenure.
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How did Jason Simpson make it to Alabama football vs Tennessee game?
The drive from Martin to Tuscaloosa is nearly five hours. Ty reportedly had a plane waiting for his dad after the Skyhawks' win against Gardner-Webb, which kicked off at 12:30 p.m. CT.
Jason told sideline reporter Molly McGrath that he ran the ball more to get the game over with, and the stats backed up his claim. UT-Martin had 244 yards on 48 rushing attempts compared to 15 catches on Saturday. Against Western Illinois on Oct. 11, UT-Martin had 44 rushes and 20 receptions.
Oklahoma State Head coach Mike Gundy speaks with Tennessee Martin Head coach Jason Simpson on the field before an NCAA football game between Oklahoma State (OSU) and UT Martin in Stillwater, Okla., on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025.
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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