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David Pollack Names College Football Quarterback Who Never Flinches

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Grant Bricker | Last updated Oct 11, 2025 1:04 PM ET

David Pollack took in Saturday's college football action like everyone else and commented on one of the top games.

The early slate featured games like No. 1 Ohio State vs. No. 17 Illinois, No. 25 Florida State at Pittsburgh and No. 4 Ole Miss vs Washington State.

However, like many SEC fans, he was locked in on the game between No. 8 Alabama and No. 14 Missouri.

The Tigers started off strong, marching down the field and scoring on their opening drive of the game to go up 7-0. Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson then answered back with a six-yard touchdown pass to running back Kevin Riley to tie the game at seven.

Pollack claimed Simpson never flinches under pressure.

"And Bama answers right back!" Pollack exclaimed. "Several 3rd down conversions-2 really bad penalties by Mizz. Ty Simpson just business as usual! No flinch in him ever!"

And Bama answers right back! Several 3rd down conversions-2 really bad penalties by Mizz
Ty Simpson just business as usual!
No flinch in him ever!
— David Pollack (@davidpollack47) October 11, 2025

Simpson has been on fire this season, with 1,478 passing yards, 13 touchdowns and one interception heading into the Missouri game. He did not throw an interception until the 30-14 win over then-ranked No. 16 Vanderbilt.

The expectations have been high for Simpson ever since he was a five-star recruit in the 2022 class. However, he was the backup at Alabama from 2022-24, sitting behind 2021 Heisman winner Bryce Young and Jalen Milroe until this season.

Simpson won the starting job in the offseason over former five-star recruit Keelon Russell and Washington transfer Austin Mack.

After stumbling against Florida State in the season opener, Alabama came into Week 7 on a four-game winning streak. The Seminoles upset the Crimson Tide 31-17 after being a 13.5-point underdog on ESPN BET.

Alabama responded with wins over UL Monroe, Wisconsin, then-ranked No. 5 Georgia and Vanderbilt.

It is hard to lose confidence with a player like Simpson under center for the Crimson Tide.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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