Grading Ty Simpson’s rock-solid performance in Alabama’s Week 8 win over Tennessee

Ty Simpson wasn't his best self in Week 8, but Alabama's offense continues to evolve to fit his skill-set and that's scary for the rest of the SEC.

Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Ty Simpson (15) | David Leong-Imagn ImagesThe expectations have changed for Ty Simpson from Week 1 to Week 8. If you had told an Alabama fan before that season that Simpson would go 19-for-29 for 253 yards and two touchdowns with no turnovers in a win over Tennessee, that would’ve sounded incredible, but considering how well he’s played, it was expected, if not slightly underwhelming.

Simpson made big throws and did more than enough to win the game, but his offensive effort was aided greatly by Zabien Brown’s…