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Simpson, Williams Power No. 19 Alabama Past Wisconsin 38-14

The rout lifted Alabama to No. 14 in the coaches poll ahead of a bye before visiting Georgia.

Overview

  • Ty Simpson completed 24 of 29 passes for 382 yards and four touchdowns, matching a school-era feat last achieved by Mac Jones with consecutive games of 80% passing and at least three TDs.
  • Ryan Williams returned from a concussion to post five receptions for 165 yards and two scores, including a 75-yard trick-play touchdown on the first snap of the second half.
  • Alabama’s defense limited Wisconsin to 209 total yards with four sacks and two interceptions, both by safety Bray Hubbard.
  • The Crimson Tide improved to 2-1, have outscored their last two opponents 111-14, and head into a bye before opening SEC play at Georgia on Sept. 27.
  • Following the win, Alabama rose to No. 14 in the US LBM Coaches Poll and re-entered the Super 16, while Wisconsin fell to 2-1 with issues in penalties and turnovers under backup QB Danny O’Neil.