Evan Simon News, Rumors, Updates - Temple Owls

Starting Saturday Simon will make his first start of the season Saturday versus Coastal Carolina, 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Simon will start Saturday, in part due to Forrest Brock's head injury. Brock is dressed and warming up, but Simon will get the starting nod. The pair were in a battle for the starting job in the offseason following Simon's transfer from Rutgers, and now Simon will have a chance to show what he brings to the table.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not named starting QB Simon was not named Temple's starting quarterback Sunday, 247Sports reports.

Impact Forrest Brock was named Temple's starting quarterback. Ideally for Simon, like in years before 2024, he will receive at least an opportunity to prove himself as a QB1 later this season. The redshirt junior attempted at least three passes every year between 2021 and 2023.

AUGUST 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Heading to Temple Simon is transferring to Temple, 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Simon played in just one game for Rutgers in 2023 and will continue his collegiate career at Temple. He played in 14 games between 2021 and 2022, completing 57 percent of his passes for 922 yards with four touchdowns and seven interceptions.

DECEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will enter transfer portal Simon will enter the transfer portal, Richard Schnyderite of Rivals.com reports.

Impact Simon was limited during Rutgers' 2023 season. Having served as a backup to Gavin Wimsatt, Simon attempted only three passes this year. Thus, he will look to enroll elsewhere for his 2024 season.

NOVEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Three turnovers in loss Simon completed six of his 15 passes for 100 yards and three interceptions during Friday's 14-13 loss to Nebraska. He also rushed three times for a negative-eight yards.

Impact Simon retained a significant role in the Scarlet Knights' offense despite the return of starting quarterback Noah Vedral, who also went 6-of-15 passing while adding 27 yards and a touchdown on seven carries Saturday. The two signal-callers split snaps throughout this Week 6 loss, though Vedral and hybrid tight end Johnny Langan (five carries, nine yards) saw more significant roles as rushers while taking snaps in shotgun sets. While the Rutgers coaching staff has yet to specify how they plan to alternate reps moving forward, it's likely that Simon could revert into a secondary role behind Vedral moving forward.

OCTOBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to see the field Friday Simon is expected to get some work during Friday's matchup with Nebraska, Pete Thamel of ESPN.com reports.

Impact With Gavin Wimsatt working his way back from a lower body injury, Noah Vedral has been named the starter, but Simon is expected to handle some reps under center on Friday. The sophomore quarterback has appeared in five games this season, logging 640 yards (65-of-107), four touchdowns and three interceptions. Rutgers has been working in both Simon and Wimsatt this season, but Vedral has only carried the ball for the Scarlet Knights this season. It remains to be seen how the workload will be split on Friday.

OCTOBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Handles quarterback duties in loss Simon went 10-of-19 passing for 74 yards and a 1:1 TD:INT ratio during Saturday's 49-10 loss to Ohio State. He also added six rushing yards and a fumble on six carries.

Impact Simon accounted for all but one of the Scarlet Knights' passing attempts as Gavin Wimsatt (undisclosed) remained sidelined while Noah Vedral was limited to a strict rushing role (four carries, 10 yards) in Week 5. After throwing a 14-yard touchdown on his first passing attempt of the game, the sophomore accounted for just 60 more total yards over 18 passes and five carries. Simon's minimal production was completely overshadowed by his two turnovers, leaving his job as the team's primary quarterback up in the air once Wimsatt returns.

OCTOBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 • NJ.COM

Carries offense in loss Simon completed 28 of his 49 passes for 300 yards and a 1:2 TD:INT ratio during Saturday's 27-10 loss to Iowa. He also netted zero yards across four rushes.

Impact Simon averaged his second-highest yards per attempt (6.1), though he finished with a season-low 57.1 completion percentage while attempting a career-high 49 passes. The sophomore once again played as the Scarlet Knights' lone signal-caller as Gavin Wimsatt (undisclosed) and Noah Vedral (undisclosed) were ultimately unable to play in Saturday's road loss. Simon also tossed two interceptions against the Hawkeyes' suffocating pass defense, including a 45-yard pick six to put his team down 7-3 in the first quarter. Should Wimsatt and Vedral remain out, the 6-foot-3 passer will once again serve as Rutgers' lone option under center against the Buckeyes' revamped defense next week.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Plays as lone quarterback Saturday Simon completed nine of his 15 passses for 52 yards and netted four yards on five carries during Saturday's 16-14 win against Temple.

Impact Simon played as the Scarlet Knights' lone option at quarterback after dual-threat signal-caller Gavin Wimsatt (undisclosed) went down with an apparent injury during the first quarter of Saturday's narrow win. As a result, the 6-foot-3 passer took a minimal role in Rutgers' woeful offensive performance against the Owls (201 total team yards on 58 plays from scrimmage). Simon could stand to once again serve as his team's exclusive passer while facing defensive juggernaut Iowa this coming Saturday, as Wimsatt and 2021 starter Noah Vedral (undisclosed) are both considered game-time decisions heading into Week 4.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2022 • NJ.COM

Rutgers QB competition: Here's what Gavin Wimsatt, Greg Schiano, Noah Vedral, Evan Simon said about it Rutgers opened training camp on Wednesday as it prepares for the season opener on Sept. 3 at Boston College.

AUGUST 3, 2022 • NJ.COM

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