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Ty Simpson tells why Heisman Trophy consideration is not a focus of his

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Alabama football’s starting quarterback Ty Simpson is currently among the leading candidates to be the next Heisman Trophy winner.

Simpson has played at an elite level this season. He has thrown for 2,184 yards and 20 touchdowns while throwing only one interception en route to leading the Crimson Tide to seven straight wins. Multiple betting sites have the Alabama signal caller listed as the favorite to win the award.

Jim Rome hosted Simpson on the “Jim Rome show,” and he asked the quarterback about the potential of him winning the award.

“Extremely blessed, right, Like, it’d be a great opportunity.