Austin Simmons News, Rumors, Updates - Ole Miss Rebels

Facing competition to start Missouri head coach Eli Drinkwitz said Monday that Simmons will be part of a four-player competition to be QB1, Cody Goodwin of 247sports reports.

Impact Simmons lost the starting job at Ole Miss after being injured early in the season, and he transferred to Missouri, where he stands as the favorite to serve as the starting quarterback. However, he'll have to prove himself to earn the position, as returner Matt Zollers, UConn transfer Nick Evers and true freshman Gavin Sidwar are also in the mix for the role, per Drinkwitz.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Recapping Mizzou's Busy Transfer Tuesday: Missouri made three more additions to its 2026 roster Tuesday, earning commitments from quarterback Austin Simmons, safety JaDon Blair and r...

JANUARY 7 • SI.COM

Ole Miss QB Austin Simmons will transfer to Missouri after losing job to Trinidad Chambliss Ole Miss quarterback Austin Simmons, who lost his starting job early in the season to Trinidad Chambliss, is transferring to Missouri

JANUARY 6 • USATODAY.COM

Signs with Missouri Simmons has signed with Missouri, Sean Williams of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Unsurprisingly, one of college football's Power Conference teams successfully recruited Simmons despite his 2025 season. Despite beginning it as Mississippi's starting quarterback, he suffered a relatively long-term injury long enough for fellow signal-caller Trinidad Chambliss to excel. Pre-injury, the three games of Simmons' 2025 season saw him log 34 completed passes, 580 passing yards and five touchdowns. While still part of Ole Miss for the College Football Playoff, he will transfer to Missouri thereafter.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss plans to return, pending NCAA ruling on eligibility

Mississippi quarterback Trinidad Chambliss plans to return to school next season if the NCAA approves his request for an additional year of eligibility

JANUARY 6 • Associated Press

Miami's Beck, Ole Miss' Chambliss take different paths to College Football Playoff

Miami’s Carson Beck is the prototypical power-program quarterback, a former four-star prospect with a massive NIL portfolio who knows what it’s like to play on the big stage

JANUARY 5 • Associated Press

Deadspin | Reports: Ole Miss QB Austin Simmons eyeing SEC rival in portal Deadspin | Reports: Ole Miss QB Austin Simmons eyeing SEC rival in portal

JANUARY 3 • DEADSPIN.COM

Could Lane Kiffin and Austin Simmons reunite at LSU? | Sporting News With the latest announcement from Austin Simmons entering the transfer portal, could we seem him at LSU

JANUARY 3 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Ole Miss QB Austin Simmons to enter portal, expected to transfer to Missouri Ole Miss football backup QB Austin Simmons is expected to enter the transfer portal and land at Missouri, according to reports.

JANUARY 2 • USATODAY.COM

Former Ole Miss Starting QB Austin Simmons Makes Transfer Portal Decision It sounds like Austin Simmons already has his next destination in mind.

JANUARY 2 • SI.COM

SEC Quarterback Enters Transfer Portal With Mizzou Listed as Favorite, per Report Ole Miss quarterback Austin Simmons entered the transfer portal with a no-contact tag on Friday afternoon. According to a report from Pete T...

JANUARY 2 • SI.COM

Ole Miss and breakthrough QB Chambliss advance to CFP Fiesta Bowl against Miami and blue chip Beck

Mississippi quarterback Trinidad Chambliss and his Rebels teammates have been saying for weeks that they have the chemistry, talent and confidence to carry on in the College Footba...

JANUARY 2 • Associated Press

Leaving Ole Miss Simmons will enter the transfer portal, per Pete Thamel of ESPN.com.

Impact Simmons hurt his ankle against Kentucky in Week 2, an injury that would derail his entire season and potentially career, as he lost the starting quarterback gig to Trinidad Chambliss and didn't win it back. He was slated to be the Rebels' future under center, but now must look for a new program and a fresh start. He's tossed for 1,026 yards, six touchdowns and five interceptions in his career with 85 rushing yards and a score as well.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Ole Miss embraces upcoming rematch with Georgia in a CFP quarterfinal at the Sugar Bowl

The Mississippi Rebels head into a second successive rematch in the College Football Playoff and this time they're facing the only team to beat them this season

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Ole Miss QB Trinidad Chambliss takes hard hit on scramble against Tulane in CFP

Mississippi quarterback Trinidad Chambliss received treatment on the field and was sidelined during the Rebels’ final first-half series on against Tulane in the College Football Pl...

DECEMBER 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Relief duties in win over Citadel Simmons was 7-for-12 passing for 100 yards and one interception during Saturday's 49-0 win versus Citadel.

Impact Starter Trinidad Chambliss breezed through the Citadel defense for 300+ yards and three touchdowns before eventually turning things over to Simmons. Simmons didn't have as much success as he threw an interception, but was able to move the ball well for the Rebels offense outside of the turnover. Simmons eventually would give the ball to third stringer AJ Maddox to close out the game.

NOVEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Chambliss passes for 3 scores, Lacy rushes for 3 TDs as No. 7 Mississippi beats The Citadel 49-0

Trinidad Chambliss passed for 333 yards and three touchdowns to lead No. 7 Mississippi to a 49-0 win over The Citadel on Saturday

NOVEMBER 8, 2025 • Associated Press

Oklahoma's top-ranked defense faces Ole Miss' high-powered offense in SEC showdown

Oklahoma's defensive expert Brent Venables and Ole Miss's offensive mastermind Lane Kiffin are set for a big showdown on Saturday in the Southeastern Conference

OCTOBER 22, 2025 • Associated Press

Not listed on SEC injury report Simmons (ankle) isn't listed on Ole Miss' injury report ahead of Week 8 against Georgia.

Impact Simmons' absence from the injury report indicates that he'll be available to play against Georgia should the Rebels need him. With how well backup quarterback Trinidad Chambliss has played since taking over for the injured Simmons, however, it remains unknown how Ole Miss will handle its quarterback situation. The good news? Both signal callers look to be available in the Rebels' biggest game yet.

OCTOBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ready to go if called for start Simmons (ankle) will be ready to go for Saturday's game against Georgia if he's named the starting quarterback for the contest, Sam Hutchens of the Mississippi Clarion Ledger repor...

Impact Simmons has been sidelined since suffering an ankle injury in Week 3 against Arkansas. In his absence, Trinidad Chambliss has been impressive, passing for 300 yards in three of four games while making a positive impact on the ground. Chambliss's success has muddied the quarterback situation, and it's not a given that Simmons will be under center Saturday, even if he's at full health.

OCTOBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Lane Kiffin gives Austin Simmons injury update before Ole Miss vs Georgia game Ole Miss football coach Lane Kiffin gave an update on Austin Simmons' injury stats on Oct. 13 for the Rebels game at Georgia.

OCTOBER 14, 2025 • CLARIONLEDGER.COM

Ole Miss fans are on island time with Trinidad Chambliss as No. 4 Rebels ready for Washington State

Washington State coach Jimmy Rogers says the recent emergence of Mississippi quarterback Trinidad Chambliss has been no surprise to him

OCTOBER 9, 2025 • Associated Press

Ankle recovery getting closer Simmons (ankle) is still not 100 percent but getting closer, Ben Garrett of On3.com reports.

Impact Mississippi's head coach Lane Kiffin both publicly and recently mentioned Simmons on Monday. "He is [closer to getting back on the field]," the HC said. After the statement, Simmons is either probable or questionable before Washington State and Ole Miss log their upcoming game Saturday.

OCTOBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

AP Player of the Week: Mississippi QB Trinidad Chambliss continued his roll in win over LSU

Mississippi quarterback Trinidad Chambliss is The Associated Press national college football player of the week

SEPTEMBER 29, 2025 • Associated Press

Still not 100 percent Simmons (ankle) is "still getting back to 100 percent," according to head coach Lane Kiffin, per Dan Morrison of On3.com.

Impact Simmons wasn't listed on Ole Miss' injury report ahead of its huge win over LSU, but Trinidad Chambliss still wound up starting that game. The Rebels are on bye in Week 6 before they return to action against Washington State on Oct. 11. With both of their quarterbacks playing well, Ole Miss doesn't need to rush Simmons back from injury, and we can expect an update on his status next week ahead of the clash with the Cougars.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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