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Disastorous start for Jalen Milroe in ReliaQuest Bowl has fans calling for Ty Simpson

Three turnovers and a turnover on downs in the first four possessions of the ReliaQuest Bowl have Alabama football fans calling for Jalen Milroe to be benched in favor of Ty Simpson

ByJohn Mitchell|
Nov 16, 2024; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Ty Simpson (15) receives a snapped ball against the Mercer Bears during the third quarter at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Will McLelland-Imagn Images
Nov 16, 2024; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Ty Simpson (15) receives a snapped ball against the Mercer Bears during the third quarter at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Will McLelland-Imagn Images | Will McLelland-Imagn Images

It has been a disastorous start for Jalen Milroe and Alabama football in the ReliaQuest Bowl against the Michigan Wolverines.

After turning the ball over on downs on the opening possession of the game, Milroe turned the ball over three times in just four snaps. In a driving rainstorm, Milroe fumbled the first snap of Alabama's second possession of the game.

Following a Michigan field goal to go up 6-0, Milroe threw an interception on a pass intended for freshman Rico Scott on the second play of the next possession. Following a Michigan touchdown, Milroe was strip-sacked on the first play of the next possession leading to more Michigan points.

Alabama fans on social media have begun screaming for Kalen DeBoer to bench Milroe in favor of Ty Simpson.

For now, DeBoer is sticking with Milroe despite the disaster of a start in Tampa. Milroe has been one of the most polarizing players in the history of Alabama football with some of the highest of highs and some of the lowest of lows as the team's starting quarterback.

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