Articles by Allan Binoy

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Ty Simpson gets all sorts of love after Alabama’s dominant win over LSU

Ty Simpson didn’t post video-game numbers, but he owned the night in Tuscaloosa, and Alabama football fans let him hear it. After a 20–9 grind over the LSU Tigers, social media poured praise on the sophomore for steadying the offense, ripping a late-half touchdown to Ryan Williams, and managing the moment in a rivalry game Alabama had to have. The box score backs up the buzz. Simpson finished 21-of-35 for 277 yards and a touchdown, pacing an attack that leaned into explosives through the air when the run game stalled. Daniel Hill punched in a 4-yard score, and Conor Talty drilled field goals from 45 and 44 yards as Alabama built a 17–3 halftime cushion and never blinked. Ty Simpson’s Heisman résumé keeps getting louder: 67.8% completion2,263 total yards22 total TDs5 turnovers all season Efficient. Explosive. Unshakable.Alabama doesn’t survive this SEC run without him. That’s a Heisman quarterback.#CollegeFootball #Heisman… pic.twitter.com/HElteIff7t — Gridiron Dre 🏈 (@GridironDreCFB) November 9, 2025 Ty Simpson again showing himself as the best QB in the nation pic.twitter.com/LbCJHXqiHx — DivaD4k (@D4DDYD4K) November 9, 2025 One fan put Simpson on the Heisman Trophy list saying, “It’s Ty Simpson, Mendoza, and Sayin Then there’s everyone else. There’s not another soul in College Football that is playing like these guys right now.” Alabama outgained LSU 344–232 and won the turnover battle 2–1. The defense kept LSU out of the end zone all night, forcing field goals and flipping short fields into points. Fans loved Simpson’s poise in that pocket of chaos, especially on the quick strike before the break that flipped the game’s tempo. Everyone talking about Fernando Mendoza, Ty Simpson is the guy for the Jets, I’m telling you!!! #JetUp https://t.co/4icZEu3BwW — Nick Tomeo (@TomeoNick) November 9, 2025 The 2025-2026 Heisman Race: Ohio State QB Julian SayinAlabama QB Ty SimpsonIndiana QB Fernando Mendoza pic.twitter.com/rArL1Bijn6 — Pick 6 Pack (@Pick6PackFB) November 9, 2025 Ty Simpson when there’s less than 2 minutes until halftime pic.twitter.com/EoO8ZwiHOr — Riley (@Ri_S_OB) November 9, 2025 Local grades and instant-reaction pieces lauded the composure while noting the same thing Simpson and Kalen DeBoer admitted postgame, Alabama needs more on the ground. DeBoer put it plainly after the win, 56 rushing yards won’t cut it long-term, but also praised Simpson’s management and the defense’s backbone, via Joe Guither of Sports Illustrated. Alabama football got yet another impressive 2-minute drive from Ty Simpson against LSU, and it was no smaller factor in UA's eighth straight win. https://t.co/FHBOmIBtcM — The Gadsden Times (@gadsdentimes) November 9, 2025 #4 Alabama BEATS LSU 20-9 🐘 Stat Leaders: Ty Simpson: 21/35, 277 YDS, 1 TDDaniel Hill: 7 RUSH, 21 YDS, 1 TDGermie Bernard: 3 REC, 79 YDS The Crimson Tide will play next Saturday (11/15) vs. #12 Oklahoma pic.twitter.com/7SLzMe8G2t — Recruits Bama (@RecruitsBama) November 9, 2025 Another fan joined the Simpson hype train, “To all my Mendoza Maniacs, I must retire I have just watched Ty Simpson film and I see the light.” Alabama didn’t just beat LSU; it dictated how the game would be played. Ty Simpson gave the Crimson Tide a grown-up performance in a heavyweight spot.

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Demands for Mike Norvell’s job grow after brutal Florida State loss to Clemson

The patience meter is blinking red in Tallahassee. After a 24–10 loss to the Clemson Tigers on Saturday, social media lit up with calls for Florida State football head coach Mike Norvell to go, the latest spike in frustration during a season that has tilted from shaky to bleak. Fans spent the night posting variations of “enough is enough,” with some pushing replacement chatter before the team even left Death Valley. The performance didn’t help the discourse. Clemson jumped out 18–0 and never trailed. Cade Klubnik went 20-of-27 for 221 yards with a touchdown and added a rushing score, while kicker Nolan Hauser drilled three field goals to keep the Tigers comfortably ahead. Florida State quarterback Tommy Castellanos finished 23-of-43 for 250 yards with one touchdown and one interception; Duce Robinson was the bright spot with nine catches for 124 yards via the ESPN Box Score. Florida State managed just 10 points and coughed up a first-half turnover that set the tone. Mike Norvell if FSU didn’t beat Alabama pic.twitter.com/lcjd8zsarx — Sean Murphy Enthusiast (@murphyplshomer) November 9, 2025 If had to predict a Sunday Firing My pick would be Mike Norvell 😬 pic.twitter.com/ViNJG8NPjC — SleeperCFB (@SleeperCFB) November 9, 2025 I didn’t think there was a worse in-game coach than Pat Narduzzi but there is… Mike Norvell #patnarduzzi#mikenorvell #FSU #FloridaState #H2P #PITT #FIRED pic.twitter.com/wtYfhXFQKT — Unfathomable19 (@UnfathomableDFS) November 9, 2025 “Alright I’m done watching this sh*t team. Mike Norvell has ruined this f**king program. @SeminoleAlford has allowed this to happen by not firing him. Hope you’re happy Alford, by not firing him, you’re further ruining the program you run.” One fan passionately said. Mike Norvell finding out #FSU can’t afford to fire him! pic.twitter.com/57wgt9sPpR — Sam (@Moorelife1) October 26, 2025 FSU should absolutely fire Mike Norvell. No matter the cost pic.twitter.com/uPVtFYxXqY — Zak☘️ (@ZakKnowsBall68) October 11, 2025 Ladies and gentlemen… the worst coach in college football… let me introduce to you Mike Norvell. #MikeNorvell #fsu #floridastate #FloridaStateUniversity #collegefootball #usa #america pic.twitter.com/SQHGXogVsG — Unfathomable19 (@UnfathomableDFS) November 9, 2025 Damnit Mike Norvell.#FSU pic.twitter.com/QCVBKBgeor — CO2 (@FSUJ0hn) November 9, 2025 The context around Norvell is where the conversation gets expensive. His buyout remains among the priciest in college football, reported north of $50 million, per Zachary McKinnell of Sports Illustrated, a figure that complicates any midseason or immediate postseason decision. Florida State has publicly pumped the brakes on hot-seat hysteria before, citing that contractual reality. That hasn’t stopped the rumor mill. National chatter already links Florida State with high-profile coordinators should the school pivot in 2026, a timeline that would soften the financial hit and allow the administration to map the next era. FSU trying to raise $56m to fire Mike Norvell Tomorrow… 🎥: @SebastiansPub pic.twitter.com/yxL8GRIKZb — 🄳🄸🅁🅃🅈 🄱🄸🅁🄳 (@dirtyyybird) October 19, 2025 Mike Norvell after the FSU athletic department calls him in for a meeting tomorrow pic.twitter.com/laLpwaDrVk — Barstool Clemson (@BarstoolClemson) November 9, 2025 Another fan stated, “Mike Norvell built this roster. Mike Norvell had to hit the portal, again, because he can’t develop kids out of high school. Mike Norvell continues to trot out the same players making the same mistakes week in and week out. Mike Norvell can kick rocks.” Florida State is underwater in ACC play and staring at a narrow path to bowl eligibility. The message from fans is louder than the margin. They want changes, and they want them soon.

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Seahawks’ Cooper Kupp expected to return in Seattle vs. Cardinals

The Seattle Seahawks expect Cooper Kupp to suit up Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals despite heel and hamstring issues, via Jeremy Fowler on X, formerly Twitter. That tracks with Seattle’s final injury report, as Kupp practiced fully Friday and carries a questionable tag that will give fans some hope. Rookie Tory Horton is doubtful, while Jake Bobo and Dareke Young are out, which makes Kupp’s return timely. Seattle doesn’t need to reinvent the offense, just reinsert its chain-mover. In Kupp’s absence last week, Sam Darnold spread it around and cooked Washington for four touchdowns in a 38–14 win. Horton popped for two scores, Jaxon Smith-Njigba kept the sticks moving, and the Seahawks rolled to 6–2. With Kupp trending in, Darnold gets his elite option back on third down and in the red zone. Depth still matters here. With Horton likely sidelined, newly acquired Rashid Shaheed could step into a real role opposite Kupp and Smith-Njigba. Arizona, meanwhile, arrives banged up on the back end and without multiple starters, setting up favorable looks if Seattle protects. This is a chance to stack momentum. The ESPN game page has Seattle at 6–2 and Arizona at 3–5 ahead of kickoff at Lumen Field, and the first meeting this season tilted Seattle’s way in late September. Get Kupp back, keep the quick game humming, and use the shot plays when the Cardinals roll help toward the slot. Jarran Reed’s late scratch dings Seattle’s interior defense, so the offense may need to carry a little extra weight. Either way, Kupp’s return should clean up the third-down plan and tilt coverage where Seattle wants it. Expect an early dose of option routes and glance RPOs to get him settled.

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Florida football’s DJ Lagway benched for Tramell Jones after ugly effort vs. Kentucky

A rough night turned into a hard pivot for Florida football. After an error-stacked first half against the Kentucky Wildcats, Billy Gonzales sat starting quarterback DJ Lagway and handed the offense to true freshman Tramell Jones, per Pete Nakos of On3 Sports. The move followed three first-half interceptions and stalled drives that buried Florida in a multi-score hole. Florida benched DJ Lagway for Tramell Jones as the staff searched for a spark. That call tracked with the in-game drumbeat as fans had already been calling for a change after a “putrid” opening half, and Kentucky’s pass rush kept teeing off on obvious passing downs. Florida trailed 31–7 at the time of the switch. The numbers tell the story. By halftime, DJ Lagway was 11-of-19 for 83 yards with one touchdown and three picks, per the ESPN Box Score. Florida’s possessions skewed short, and field position flipped in Kentucky’s favor. The box score reflected the one-sided flow as the Wildcats controlled tempo and leveraged short fields off takeaways. Enter Tramell Jones. The true freshman came in with a clean season line, 12-of-18 for 131 yards and two touchdowns, mostly in low-leverage snaps. Florida didn’t need hero ball; it needed rhythm. Expect quick game, defined reads, and more quarterback run to calm the rush and get the ball to Vernell Brown III and J. Michael Sturdivant in space. If Florida can lean on tempo and early-down efficiency, the defense at least has a chance to reset the field. There’s off-field fallout, too. Florida played without speedster Jerrae “Tank” Hawkins, who reportedly opted out to preserve his redshirt after appearing in four games, via 247 Sports. That trims the receiver rotation and only increases the pressure on the quarterback to stay clean and on schedule. Florida didn’t wait to see if the tide would turn. It made the change, betting on Tramell Jones’ poise to stabilize a spiraling night.

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