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Commits to UAB Simpkins has committed to UAB, per the team's X account Saturday.

Impact As part of Coastal Carolina, Simpkins logged an excellent 2025. He recorded 125 rushing attempts for 591 yards and two touchdowns. Considering that fellow running backs Jevon Jackson and Isaiah Jacobs maximized their collegiate eligibility with UAB, Simpkins may be the 2026 Blazers' best RB. But for carries, Roderick Robinson, who will transfer from SEC powerhouse Georgia, can provide stiff competition though.

JANUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Leaving Chanticleers' program Simpkins will enter the transfer portal, per Max Olson of The Athletic.

Impact Simpkins was the top back for Coastal Carolina this season, rushing for 591 yards and two touchdowns on 4.7 yards per carry. He spent three years in Conway, and will now look for another program with which to spend his senior season. Simpkins should garner plenty of interest in the portal.

JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Runs well in win Simpkins logged 16 carries for 74 yards and reeled in one of two targets for 21 yards during Saturday's 40-27 win versus Georgia State.

Impact Simpkins set his second highest yardage total of 2025 on Saturday, only trailing his Week 4 showing, when he ran for 84 yards. The 16 carries set a new game high for the Junior running back. Through nine games, Simpkins has run for 472 yards and two touchdowns.

NOVEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Explosive in victory Simpkins recorded nine carries for 84 yards and one touchdown and caught all two targets for five yards during Saturday's 38-20 win over South Alabama.

Impact Simpkins led the Chanticleers backfield with nine carries on Saturday. Simpkins ran for his second touchdown of 2025 with a 24-yard score in the fourth quarter. Through four weeks, Simpkins has recorded 193 rushing yards on 34 carries.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Quiet in season debut Simpkins (undisclosed) logged eight carries for 26 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 48-7 defeat to Virginia.

Impact Simpkins was able to suit up in Coastal Carolina's season opener after going through his offseason recovery for the undisclosed injury that sidelined him for the final 10 games of the 2024 regular season. The 5-foot-8 running back was mostly held in check throughout the day, though he found the end zone on an eight-yard run in the third quarter for what would be Coastal's only score of the day. The junior back will hope to be more involved in the offensive gameplan when the Chanticleers take on Charleston Southern on Saturday.

AUGUST 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss rest of season Simpkins (undisclosed) will miss the rest of the 2024 season, head coach Tim Beck told Danny Kelly of the Post and Courier Myrtle Beach.

Impact Simpkins left during the first quarter of the William & Mary game and has not played since, and Coastal Carolina have now ruled him out for the rest of the campaign, though the degree of the injury remains uncertain. This means Simeon Price and Christian Washington should be in line for more touches out of the backfield going forward.

OCTOBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out once again Simpkins (undisclosed) won't play in Costal Carolina's clash with Virginia, Brandon Dunn of ABC 15 Florence reports.

Impact Simpkins missed the Chanticleers' game against Temple in Week 3 after his was injured the week prior against William & Mary. When healthy, the tailback plays a sizable part in this offense, as evidenced by his 12 carries for 80 yards in the opener. Now, he'll miss his second consecutive game, which should open the door for Simeon Price to see more touches.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Inactive Week 3 Simpkins (undisclosed) did not appear during Saturday's 28-20 win over Temple.

Impact Simpkins was inactive Saturday as the Chanticleers took down the Owls. The 5-foot-9 sophomore, who sustained an undisclosed injury Week 2 against William & Mary, has tallied 14 carries for 93 yards across two outings this season. Simpkins will have his next opportunity to return to action Saturday against Virginia.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers injury Head coach Tim Beck indicated Saturday that Simpkins suffered an injury during Saturday's 40-21 win over William & Mary Tribe, Ben Morse of The Sun News reports.

Impact Although the severity of the injury is not yet confirmed, Beck stated Simpkins and fellow running back Braydon Bennett will be evaluated. Beck went on to confirm Bennett could have returned to the game but was held out of precaution. More news should surface regarding their status in the upcoming days.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE