Overview
- Former Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson said on a podcast with Caleb Downs that Indiana's defense "don't do much" and that he knew their calls on every snap of the 38-3 Rose Bowl loss.
- Haines, which posted on X on Saturday, called the remarks "Adorable" and said Indiana recognized Alabama's cues and exploited them.
- After Alabama fan backlash on Sunday, Haines doubled down and told fans to "grow up," calling Simpson's take "painful truth" and urging them to "bounce back better."
- In the Rose Bowl, Indiana held Alabama to 193 total yards with just 23 rushing yards as Simpson went 12-for-16 for 67 yards before exiting with a cracked rib.
- Indiana’s 2025 defense ranked No. 2 in scoring and No. 4 in total defense as Haines won the Broyles Award, while Simpson is widely projected as a first-round NFL Draft pick this week.