Jan 17, 2026; Miami Beach, Florida, USA; Indiana Hoosiers defensive coordinator Bryant Haines on the Big Ten Network stage during media day for the 2025 College Football Playoff National Championship at Miami Beach Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Indiana football’s defensive coordinator Bryant Haines responded to Ty Simpson after Simpson provided his analysis of the Rose Bowl.
Haines shared he felt Simpson’s analysis was ‘adorable,’ and he shared he felt Simpson had a bad take.
Haines’ response caused a stir on social media and garnered a lot of buzz. Touchdown Alabama’s Justin Smith and Stephen M. Smith provided their takes on the situation in a video breakdown. The breakdown can be streamed below:
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