Austin Simmons News, Rumors, Updates - Missouri Tigers

Cayden Lee Reacts to Austin Simmons, Donovan Olugbode in Missouri's Season Opener Missouri wide receiver Cayden Lee discusses what he saw from teammates Austin Simmons and Donovan Olugbode during the season opener.

21 HOURS AGO • SI.COM

Three Key Plays From Austin Simmons' Mizzou Debut Missouri football jumped out to a 14-0 lead with 4:16 remaining in the first quarter against Arkansas-Pine Bluff, and held a lead of 30 or m...

3 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Ole Miss transfer Austin Simmons dazzles in Missouri debut, throwing 4 TD passes in a 54-14 rout

Austin Simmons shined in his debut with Missouri, completing 17 of 19 passes for 252 yards and four touchdowns in a 54-14 win over Arkansas-Pine Bluff on Thursday night

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Austin Simmons, Donovan Olugbode Excite in First Game as Mizzou Duo Columbia — It takes two to tango, and Missouri had two quality dancers Thursday night. Although each only played in the first half of MU’s s...

5 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Tosses four touchdowns in win Simmons was 17-for-19 passing for 252 yards and four touchdowns during Thursday's 54-14 victory against Arkansas-Pine Bluff.

Impact Simmons was dialed in during the team's season-opener as he connected with his receivers to find the end zone four different times, including twice to Donovan Olugbode. He will face a more difficult matchup during next week's meeting with Kansas but will aim to build off of this performance.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Simmons throws 4 TD passes in debut as No. 25 Missouri beats Arkansas-Pine Bluff 54-14

Austin Simmons threw for 252 yards and four touchdowns in his Missouri debut, leading the No. 25 Tigers to a 54-14 victory over Arkansas-Pine Bluff on Thursday night

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

No. 25 Missouri faces a brutal slate as QB Austin Simmons arrives and RB Ahmad Hardy recovers

No. 25 Missouri has gone to six bowl games in six seasons under Eli Drinkwitz, including an 11-2 finish in 2023 with a Cotton Bowl win over Ohio State

AUGUST 17 • Associated Press

Familiar Faces Surround Cayden Lee Following Transfer to Missouri Cayden Lee already knew some familiar faces before transferring to Missouri, including fellow transfer Austin Simmons and wide receivers coa...

AUGUST 12 • SI.COM

Austin Simmons Talks Relationships With Matt Zollers, Garrett Riley, Chip Lindsey Missouri transfer quarterback Austin Simmons touches on the new relationships he has built within the Tigers’ program.

AUGUST 8 • SI.COM

Missouri QB Austin Simmons Looks Ahead to Season: "We're All Just Ready to Play Ball" Missouri transfer quarterback Austin Simmons discusses his mindset and why he is focused on the present rather than looking ahead to the fut...

AUGUST 4 • SI.COM

Mizzou Football Position Preview: Wide Receivers The importance of the wide receiver position for Missouri is pending the success and confidence of Austin Simmons, but it is more than likel...

JULY 25 • SI.COM

Mizzou Football's Most Important Players: No. 1, Ahmad Hardy Who else could you possibly expect? There'll be players who are vital to Missouri's success this season: starting quarterback Austin Simmons...

JUNE 30 • SI.COM

After a court win and first spring practice as Ole Miss' No. 1 QB, Chambliss is ready to recharge

Mississippi quarterback Trinidad Chambliss says he's looking forward to getting away after winning a long legal challenge and going through his first spring practice as the Rebels'...

MAY 12 • Associated Press

Missouri Tigers name Ole Miss transfer as starting quarterback The Missouri Tigers have named Ole Miss Rebels transfer Austin Simmons as their starting quarterback, according to On3.

MARCH 19 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Named Tigers' starting QB Simmons has been named Missouri's starting quarterback, per Eli Hoff of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.

Impact Simmons was reportedly competing with returnee Matt Zollers for the starting quarterback gig, but he's wrapped up the competition at the conclusion of Missouri's spring practice period. The gunslinger was initially slated to be Ole Miss' starting quarterback in 2025, but he lost his job to Trinidad Chambliss after sustaining an ankle injury. He put up 744 passing yards, four touchdowns and five interceptions last season on 60 percent completion, with 71 rushing yards and a score on the ground as well.

MARCH 19 • ROTOWIRE

Battling Zollers in QB competition Simmons is battling Matt Zollers for the Tigers' starting quarterback gig, per Pete Nakos of On3.

Impact Simmons was expected to be the Ole Miss starting quarterback in 2025, but injuries and poor play opened the door for Trinidad Chambliss to take over that role, and the rest is history. Simmons finished the 2025 season with 744 passing yards, four touchdowns and five interceptions on 60 percent completion, also rushing for 71 yards and a score. His competition Zollers is a former four-star recruit who saw action in eight games as a freshman last season.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

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.

MARCH 2 • 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

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