Overview

• Simpson called the Heisman chatter "absurd," crediting Alabama's receivers, backs, line and defense for his opportunities, per The Tuscaloosa News.
• BetMGM lists Simpson at +800 after Week 6, up from +5500 in the preseason, placing him fourth in current Heisman odds.
• Through Week 6, he leads the SEC with 1,478 passing yards and has 15 total touchdowns to one turnover, with strong PFF grades on intermediate and deep throws.
• Fox Sports' Joel Klatt said Simpson has been the season’s best pure passer and argued he'd be the runaway favorite if his last name were Manning, citing multiple "top-3 draft pick" throws on film.
• Alabama rebounded from a Week 1 loss with four straight wins, including at Georgia, and Simpson most recently went 23-of-31 for 340 yards and two touchdowns in a 30-14 victory over Vanderbilt.