He's not chasing fame, but elite play and team success. Ty Simpson's quiet strength and humility are making him college football's unexpected Heisman contender.
In a college football world where individual stats and highlight reels dominate headlines, Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson stands out for something far rarer: his humility.
While his name is continually climbing Heisman watch lists, Simpson himself doesn’t seem to notice. Or, at least, he doesn’t act like it. He’s not talking about the award, the hype, or the spotlight. He’s talking about the team. About winning. About growth.
During last week’s SEC coaches teleconference, Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer was asked about Simpson’s Heisman hopes. His answer said everything you need to know.
“In our building, he’s not bringing it up,” DeBoer said. “Our coaches aren’t bringing it up. Everyone knows, I think, that individual awards come when the team’s success comes first.”
And that’s exactly how Simpson plays. With a quiet confidence and a team-first mentality that’s become the heartbeat of this Alabama squad.
He’s not chasing fame.
He’s chasing wins.
And maybe that’s why his teammates love him so much.
Simpson’s story is one of patience and perseverance. He waited his turn. In an era when most quarterbacks transfer the minute they’re not starting, he stayed.
He worked.
He learned.
And now, that patience is paying off.
Through it all, his humility has never wavered.
You won’t find him boasting in press conferences or making bold declarations on social media. Instead, you’ll find a young man who deflects praise and gives credit to his teammates; the offensive line, the defense, the coaches.
That’s the essence of leadership. And in a program built on tradition, discipline, and selflessness, Ty Simpson is a perfect fit for the Crimson Tide standard.
But make no mistake: he’s earning every bit of the Heisman talk. So far this season, Simpson has thrown for 2,184 yards, 20 touchdowns, and just one interception, while also adding a rushing score. He’s been efficient, poised, and explosive when it counts.
He deserves to be in that Heisman conversation.
Because in a world full of noise, Ty Simpson leads with quiet strength. And that humility, paired with his elite play, might just make him the best story in college football.
He doesn’t need the spotlight to shine.
He doesn’t need the headlines to validate him.
His leadership speaks for itself. In the way he encourages teammates after a mistake, in how he celebrates others’ success more than his own, and in how he carries the weight of the crimson jersey with gratitude instead of pride.
Simpson represents everything college football should be about: hard work, patience, loyalty, and heart.
He’s not just playing for stats or trophies; he’s playing for something bigger.
For his team.
For his coaches.
For the Alabama tradition that’s bigger than any one player.
So yes, the Heisman conversation is real, and he deserves to be in it. But even if his name isn’t called in New York, Ty Simpson has already proven something more important: that greatness isn’t just measured in numbers or awards. It’s measured in character.
And if he keeps leading with this kind of humility, courage, and quiet fire, then it won’t just be Alabama fans who remember his name. It’ll be remembered by everyone who still believes the game is bigger than the spotlight. And that true greatness is built on heart, humility, and hard work.