Nick Saban reveals Diego Pavia’s four-word promise to Ty Simpson as Alabama’s QB keeps fueling a CFP push with clutch throws and calm command.

Alabama turned back LSU 20-9 at Bryant-Denny Stadium on Saturday night, its eight consecutive win since that 31-17 defeat to the Seminoles on Aug. 30. In his post-game comments to ABC’s Molly McGrath, Simpson implied that he believes the Crimson Tide was still being underestimated.

The Alabama quarterback had 277 passing yards in the win over LSU but failed to throw for at least two touchdowns for the first time this season.

Ty Simpson led the Alabama Crimson Tide to a 20-9 victory over LSU on Saturday night, but it was not a dominant or pretty win for the Alabama offense. Simpson finished the game with 277 yards, while completing 21 of his 35 attempts.

Can Ty Simpson join Alabama's Bryce Young as a Heisman Trophy winner and No. 1 NFL draft pick? What to know of the Crimson Tide's first-year starter:

Ty Simpson has flourished in playing the most high profile position at what is arguably, the bluest of the traditional college football blue bloods

The Cleveland Browns find their next franchise quarterback in the latest 2026 NFL mock draft. The draft features five rounds and revamps the offense.

Alabama QB Ty Simpson delivered a clutch TD to Ryan Williams vs LSU, proving why he's the favorite for the 2026 NFL Draft top pick.