An opening explanation is needed. Ty Simpson's floor is unchanged from Week 1, only from a narrow statistical perspective. In almost every other way, the Alabama Crimson Tide's floor, including Ty Simpson, has risen from Week 1.
Against Florida State and South Carolina, Ty Simpson threw 43 passes. With 24, Simpson had one more completion against the Gamecocks than he did against the Seminoles. At 254 yards, Simpson passed for one more yard against Florida State than he did against South Carolina. Simpson's Passing Efficiency Rating was 118.5 against FSU and 120.6 against South Carolina. Simpson threw two touchdown passes in each game.