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Ty Simpson Earns Manning Award Finalist Recognition
12/4/2025 11:42:00 AM | Football
Simpson is among 10 finalists for the award honoring the nation’s best quarterback
NEW ORLEANS – Alabama's Ty Simpson was named a finalist for the Manning Award, the Allstate Sugar Bowl announced Thursday.
Simpson is one of 10 finalists for the Manning, an award that honors the top quarterback in the country and is the only award that takes into consideration a candidate's postseason performance. The winner of the 2025 Manning Award will be announced following the conclusion of the College Football Playoff National Championship in January.
The Crimson Tide has garnered two Manning Award winners, including Mac Jones (2020) and Bryce Young (2021).
Ty Simpson
Quarterback, Redshirt Junior
- A fiery competitor and spirited leader for the Crimson Tide
- Contributed significantly to Alabama's 10-2 regular season finish, 7-1 SEC record and the Tide's berth in the 2025 SEC Championship Game
- Completed 256-of-389 passes (65.8 percent) for 3,056 yards and 25 touchdowns through the air across his first 12 collegiate starts
- Added 75 rushing attempts for 126 yards and two scores with his legs
- His 25 passing touchdowns are second-most among SEC signal-callers and rank 14th in the nation
- Also ranks in the top-25 nationally in passing yards and completions per game (21.3)
- One of only five Division I quarterbacks with 25-plus passing touchdowns and four-or-less interceptions
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