In a thrilling clash at Bryant-Denny Stadium, the Alabama Crimson Tide showcased their prowess against the Wisconsin Badgers, securing a decisive 38-14 victory on September 14, 2025. The atmosphere was electric as over 100,000 fans filled the stands to witness this highly anticipated matchup.
Ty Simpson emerged as the star of the game for Alabama, throwing for an impressive 382 yards and four touchdowns. His performance included two touchdown passes to standout receiver Ryan Williams, who finished with five receptions and two scores. Simpson's accuracy was remarkable; he completed 24 of his 29 attempts without any interceptions—a near-perfect outing that left spectators buzzing.
On the other side of the field, Wisconsin struggled to find its rhythm offensively. Quarterback Danny O'Neil managed only one touchdown pass while throwing two interceptions and accumulating just 117 passing yards. Despite some flashes of brilliance from players like Jayden Ballard—who caught a beautiful deep ball for a touchdown—the Badgers were unable to keep pace with Alabama’s explosive offense.
The first half saw Alabama jump out to an early lead with relentless offensive pressure and strategic plays that kept Wisconsin on its heels. By halftime, they had built up a commanding scoreline of 28-7.
Wisconsin did manage some bright moments; however, they couldn’t convert enough opportunities into points—finishing with only two touchdowns compared to Alabama’s six total scores throughout the game. The statistics tell part of this story: while both teams faced penalties (Wisconsin committing six for sixty-five yards versus Alabama's seven for fifty-seven), it was clear where each team excelled: Bama dominated in total yardage (454 vs. Wisconsin's mere 209) and first downs (22 compared to Wisconsin’s fourteen).
As time ticked down in Tuscaloosa under Friday night lights that felt more like midday due to sheer excitement among fans, it became evident that this wasn’t just another win—it marked yet another chapter in what is becoming quite an intense rivalry between these storied programs.
With this victory secured against their Big Ten foes once again after last year's triumph by similar margins (42-10), Coach Nick Saban will undoubtedly have plenty of positives heading into upcoming matchups as his squad continues building momentum toward postseason aspirations.