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Indiana Defensive Coordinator Responds to Comments From Ex-Alabama QB Ty Simpson over Rose Bowl Loss
Haines fired back after Simpson said Indiana’s defense was not complex, as Alabama was limited to 193 yards in a 38-3 Rose Bowl loss.
- Indiana defensive coordinator Bryant Haines responded on social media to former Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson regarding their Rose Bowl matchup, challenging Simpson's assertion that the Hoosiers defense lacked complexity during the 38-3 rout.
- Simpson, speaking on a podcast with Caleb Downs, former Ohio State safety, claimed Indiana's defense was "not complex" and that he knew exactly what the Hoosiers would do on every snap.
- In the 38-3 rout, Alabama's offense produced 193 total yards and rushed for only 23, while Simpson completed 12 of 16 passes for 67 yards before exiting with a cracked rib.
- Following his social media post, Haines, the Broyles Award winner, faced pushback from Alabama fans; he mocked the reaction by asking, "That's all it took to break your entire fanbase?"
- As Simpson and Downs prepare for the NFL draft, analysts project the quarterback as the No. 2 selection in this year's class, with both players widely expected to be first-round picks.
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Indiana defensive coordinator punches back at Ty Simpson’s ‘bad take’, chides Alabama fans
Even though Indiana whooped Alabama 38-3 during the College Football Playoff's Rose Bowl game, Crimson Tide quarterback Ty Simpson insists he knew what was going to be called every time -- he just couldn't do anything about it.
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Indiana defensive coordinator responds to comments from ex-Alabama QB Ty Simpson over Rose Bowl loss
Indiana defensive coordinator Bryant Haines heard the comments from former Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson about the teams’ matchup last season in the Rose Bowl and responded with his own observations this week.
Indiana DC blasts Ty Simpson for comments about his defense
Nov 29, 2025; Auburn, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Ty Simpson (15) warms up before the game against the Auburn Tigers at Jordan-Hare Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Reed-Imagn Images Indiana defensive coordinator Bryant Haines felt a bit slighted by some comments Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson made about their matchup in the College Football Playoff. Simpson said in a recent appearance on the “Down 2 Business” podcast that noth…
Indiana defensive coordinator spars with Alabama fans over Ty Simpson comment
It’s certainly the offseason when a comment on a podcast turns into a public spat between a coach and a fanbase. This week, former Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson gave Indiana’s defense a backhanded compliment. Indiana’s defensive coordinator responded to that perceived slight on social media, which then angered Alabama fans and prompted another (snarkier) response from the IU assistant. Indiana beat Alabama 38-3 in the Rose Bowl last season. Sim…
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