Simpson Accounts for 3 TDs as No. 17 Alabama Never Trails and Beats No. 5 Georgia 24
Ty Simpson threw for 276 yards and two touchdowns as Alabama ended Georgia's 33-game home winning streak, marking the Bulldogs' first home loss in six years.
- On Saturday night, No. Alabama defeated No. Georgia 24-21 at Sanford Stadium, ending Georgia's six-year home winning streak and snapping a 33-game Sanford Stadium run.
- Trailing 17-7 in the first half, Georgia Bulldogs surrendered 262 yards as No. Alabama Crimson Tide scored on four of five possessions.
- With 276 passing yards, Ty Simpson threw two touchdowns and ran for a score, while Bowens carried 12 times for 119 yards and a touchdown after Nate Frazier's fumble.
- The rivalry ledger shifted as the victory marked Kalen DeBoer, Alabama head coach's biggest win and dropped Georgia's record versus Alabama under Kirby Smart to 1-7.
- Ty Simpson's breakout performance in his fourth start prompted commentary placing him among the SEC's best, though Heisman Trophy oddsmakers listed 11 quarterbacks ahead.
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Alabama's Ty Simpson Draws Praise in Win Against Georgia
Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson impressed against No. 5 Georgia on Saturday as the 17th-ranked Crimson Tide walked out of Athens with a 24-21 victory.Simpson went 24-38 for 276 yards, two touchdowns, and no interceptions. He played a significant role in the Crimson Tide going 13-19 on third downs, and Simpson established himself quickly as both of his touchdown passes came in the first 17 minutes of the game for a 14-0 lead.“It takes a lot of wor…
Georgia nipped by Alabama, suffers first home loss in six years
Ty Simpson passed for 276 yards and two touchdowns and ran for a score as No. 17 Alabama held on late to beat No. 5 Georgia 24-21 on Saturday night and hand the Bulldogs their first home loss in six years.
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