Jalen Milroe gives leadership response to Ty Simpson’s dropped ball before reaching the end zone

An Alabama quarterback got meaningful reps in a game for a third time this season.

Ty Simpson, a redshirt freshman, helped rally the Crimson Tide to a 17-3 victory over South Florida in week three.

He got an opportunity to work with the first team in the second half versus Kentucky, and he made plays Saturday at Bryant-Denny Stadium against Chattanooga. The former five-star completed four of six passes for 50 yards, including a 31-yard completion to wide receiver Kendrick Law that nearly scored a touchdown. Simpson’s most significant play of the game came from his athleticism. He took off for a 78-yard run that could have given him a touchdown and a record for the longest touchdown run by an Alabama quarterback in a single game, but he dropped the ball before crossing into the end zone. The ball rolled out-of-bounds inside the 1-yard line. Richard Young, a true freshman, finished the drive with a rushing touchdown, but it was a learning experience for Simpson. Nick Saban was not happy on the sideline after the play, but Jalen Milroe gave a leadership response.