It wasn’t just another day for the Alabama Crimson Tide, and it wasn’t just another win in the record books. Overcoming a 17-point first-quarter deficit against the Oklahoma Sooners sent a clear message to all of <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/college-football">college football</a>: Kalen DeBoer’s team not only has talent but also the character to achieve great things.



In fact, this was one of the points the coach emphasized after the game in his comments to ESPN sideline reporter Laura Rutledge. Bama knew they needed not only Simpson to mount a comeback but also an internal fire to drive them forward.



“Our guys have been in it all year long and … I’m proud of the fight,” <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kalen-deboer">DeBoer</a> said. “I know I’m going to get that every single time we step on the field. We had to create our own breaks a little bit. We knew it was going to be a fist fight. We knew it was going to be a physical game, it’d be hard moving the ball, but you just got to keep playing.”



He also added: “We always talk about when your number gets called, be ready. These guys worked all week long, I really felt like they were dialed in. The critical moments, that’s the difference in our team this year than what we were in the past, and there were some critical moments where our guys stepped up and made plays. The players are the ones that bring everything to life and they did that tonight.”



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<h2>Simpson, the architect of the comeback</h2>



In their thrilling comeback victory against Oklahoma, Alabama quarterback <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/ty-simpson">Ty Simpson</a> played a nearly perfect second half to keep the Crimson Tide’s championship hopes alive. Simpson completed 18-of-29 passes (62.1%) for 232 yards and two touchdowns, leading a historic 17-point rally without throwing a single interception. 


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His poise under pressure and connection with freshman receiver Lotzeir Brooks proved to be the spark Alabama needed to secure the 34-24 win and advance to the Rose Bowl.



<h2>What’s next for the Crimson Tide?</h2>



After their dramatic comeback win over Oklahoma, the No. 9 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/alabama">Alabama Crimson Tide</a> (11-3) have officially advanced to the College Football Playoff quarterfinals. They are set to face the undefeated No. 1 Indiana Hoosiers (13-0) in the historic Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California.

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<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/arch-manning" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Arch Manning</a> and Ty Simpson are gearing up for crucial matchups as the No. 11 Texas Longhorns and No. 4 Alabama Crimson Tide face ranked opponents in college football. The two quarterbacks share a strong friendship—and they’re putting it to good use.



With the Longhorns set to visit the No. 5 Georgia Bulldogs, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/college-football/arch-manning-admits-he-will-resort-to-sec-opponent-for-help-ahead-of-visit-to-georgia-with-texas" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Manning admitted he will be resorting to an SEC opponent</a> for mentoring: Alabama quarterback <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/ty-simpson" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Ty Simpson</a>. Simpson and the Tide have taken the Dawgs down on the road, and their experience might come in handy when Manning and Texas walk into Sanford Stadium in Athens.



However, Manning isn’t the only one taking advantage of his connections in the NCAA. Ahead of the Crimson Tide’s matchup with the No. 12 Oklahoma Sooners, Simpson is going straight to the source, as Manning and the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/texas-longhorns" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Longhorns</a> defeated the Sooners earlier in the year at the Red River Rivalry.



“That’s my guy,” Simpson admitted about Manning. “It was a good game, so I asked him a couple questions. He asked me a couple questions about Vanderbilt and about Georgia. Quarterback etiquette, talking to one another, ‘Hey what did you see? What did they do here?’ Just about plays and fronts in general. Stuff we talk about not just as friends but quarterbacks as well.”



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<h2>Goes way back</h2>



Though Simpson and Manning are both playing their first season as starting quarterbacks in <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/college-football" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">college football</a>, the two go way back, knowing each other for a very long time. 


 

 

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“We had to be in like middle school,” Simpson added. “We worked out together a couple times. Of course, we had a ton of respect for each other, just because of us being two of the best quarterbacks. How similar we are. We just love ball. We’ll hang out outside of football. He’s a nut. A ton of respect to him and his family and his brother. He’s a really good friend. A good friend to have.”



<h2>Similarities</h2>



Both quarterbacks had to wait for their opportunities in college football, and neither complained once about the lack of playing time in their early collegiate years. Manning was the bigger name, serving as Quinn Ewers’ backup, while Simpson wasn’t yet a household name as he sat behind Jalen Milroe at <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/alabama" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Alabama</a>.



<div class="ck-twitter"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">Ya man Ty Simpson is a demon <a href="https://t.co/pYml6mH5TJ">https://t.co/pYml6mH5TJ</a> <a href="https://t.co/PqxgLmVH0L">pic.twitter.com/PqxgLmVH0L</a>— Liam Blutman (@Blutman27) <a href="https://twitter.com/Blutman27/status/1987342135465533710?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 9, 2025</a></blockquote></div>



Although their situations weren’t identical, their journeys shared some key similarities. Now, they’re hoping to give each other a hand on the eve of marquee matchups in the 2025 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/ncaa" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NCAA</a> season. Who knows? Maybe the two will meet on the gridiron in the SEC Championship Game or the College Football Playoffs. 



Alabama (8-1, 6-0 SEC) has a clear path toward those goals, while Texas (7-2, 4-1 conference) must win out and hope for some help around the league to reach the conference title game. Either way, Simpson and Manning remain two of the biggest names in college football.


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The No. 4 Alabama Crimson Tide face one of the biggest tests of their season when hosting the No. 12 Oklahoma Sooners in the 2025 NCAA season. Ahead of the key SEC showdown, Kalen DeBoer voiced a stern reminder for <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/ty-simpson" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Ty Simpson</a> and company.



Though this is only DeBoer’s second year at <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/alabama" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Alabama</a>, the head coach has already faced Oklahoma before—and he’s determined to right his wrongs. Last season, the Sooners defeated the Crimson Tide 24–3, eliminating the Script A from College Football Playoff contention. Moreover, as Oklahoma handed Bama its third loss of the 2024 campaign, it also knocked the Tide out of the race for the SEC Championship.



This time around, the Crimson Tide is in a much better place in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/ncaa" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NCAA</a>. Boasting an 8-1 record (6-0 in the conference), Alabama is in pole position to make the 2025 SEC Championship Game. Moreover, the Tide should be a lock for the College Football Playoffs. 



Barring a catastrophic home stretch of the year, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kalen-deboer" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">DeBoer</a>, Simpson, and Bama should make the cut for the expanded postseason. With only three games remaining, defeating Oklahoma would virtually clinch Alabama’s place in the playoffs. Therefore, DeBoer isn’t leaving anything to chance, voicing a strong message for the players.



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<h2>Remember last year</h2>



“You know, we have a lot of new players on the team, so there are players that didn’t experience [last year’s loss to Oklahoma]. The ones that did certainly better remember,” DeBoer admitted, via On3. 


 

 

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“And understand that, more importantly, you’re facing a really good program that, you know, obviously, we went to their place and got beat up pretty good last year, and that’s who’s coming to town this week.“



Though Simpson saw the field on just a few occasions last season, he did take a snap during the 24–3 defeat in Norman. Now, Simpson and the Tide are seeking revenge against the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/oklahoma-sooners" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Sooners</a> as the school from the Land of Red Dirt walks into town.



<h2>Something new, something old</h2>



When Alabama hosts Oklahoma at Bryant-Denny Stadium on Nov. 15, it will mark just the second time the Sooners have visited Tuscaloosa in <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/college-football" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">college football</a> history. As it stands, the two schools have gone head-to-head seven times, with Oklahoma holding the upper hand at 4-2-1 against Alabama. 



The Crimson Tide have never beaten the Sooners outside of Miami, Florida, as their two victories came at neutral sites. When Brent Venables and the Sooners arrive in Tuscaloosa, DeBoer, Simpson, and the Tide will not only face a ranked opponent but also the weight of having never defeated Oklahoma in the Heart of Dixie.

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