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Alabama’s Ty Simpson Exits Rose Bowl With Cracked Rib as No. 1 Indiana Rolls 38-3

Halftime X-rays confirmed the injury, prompting a switch to Austin Mack, who led Alabama’s lone field goal.

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Jan 1, 2026; Pasadena, CA, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Ty Simpson (15) passes against the Indiana Hoosiers in the first half of the 2026 Rose Bowl and quarterfinal game of the College Football Playoff at Rose Bowl Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Simpson said he cracked a rib on a second-quarter scramble when Indiana defensive back D’Angelo Ponds delivered a hit that forced a fumble.
  • He opened the third quarter but, after one series and halftime treatment, yielded to backup Austin Mack in a coach’s decision influenced by the injury.
  • Coach Kalen DeBoer emphasized Simpson’s toughness and said the staff treated him at halftime; Simpson said he believed Mack at full strength gave Alabama the best chance.
  • Simpson finished 12 of 16 for 67 yards with a lost fumble, while Mack went 11 of 16 for 103 yards and directed the Tide’s only scoring drive, a third-quarter field goal.
  • Alabama’s season ended at 11-4 with the 38-3 College Football Playoff quarterfinal loss, and Simpson’s plans—rehab timeline and whether to enter the NFL draft—remain undecided as early commentary weighs potential draft implications.