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Scores again in bowl loss Simon had six catches for 69 yards and a touchdown in Tuesday's loss to Illinois.

Impact Simon set a season-high with six catches and found the endzone for the sixth time in his last six games. The 6-4 senior set career-high marks with 41 catches for 512 yards and tied his previous best in 2022 with seven touchdowns.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Three receptions for 17 yards Simon (lower leg) reeled in all three targets for 17 yards during Saturday's 17-14 win over Clemson.

Impact Unfortunately for Simon, he could not replicate the volume provided in his previous games. But in each of his last five games, he has logged three or four receptions. Those could come in handy when South Carolina's team begins its postseason action, now with the Gamecocks' top tight end available.

DECEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dressed and warming up Simon (lower leg) has been spotted warming up ahead of Saturday's game against Clemson, Alan Cole of Rivals.com reports.

Impact Simon, who sat out against Wofford last weekend, appears to be gearing up for a return against the Tigers on Saturday. The 6-foot-4 senior has appeared in 10 games this season, posting 32 receptions for 426 yards and six touchdowns.

NOVEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out vs. Wofford Simon (lower leg) is out against Wofford on Saturday, Jordan Kaye of The State reports.

Impact Simon was spotted with a boot on his right leg ahead of the Gamecocks' clash with Wofford. The star tight end, who has 32 grabs for 426 yards and six touchdowns this fall, will miss his first game of the season. This should mean Maurice Brown gets more reps at tight end for South Carolina.

NOVEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in win Simon caught four of nine targets for 76 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 34-30 win over Missouri.

Impact Simon found the end zone on a 6-yard pass from LaNorris Sellers in the second quarter. The senior tight end has scored in four consecutive outings and will look to extend his streak in Saturday's meeting with Wofford.

NOVEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to game Simon returned to the the game Saturday.

Impact Simon had exited with an apparent injury but seems to have put it past him. The senior tight end has totaled four receptions for 76 yards and one touchdown midway through the fourth quarter.

NOVEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Exits game Saturday Simon was observed leaving the field and has not returned to Saturday's game against Missouri, David Cloninger of The Charleston Post and Courier reports.

Impact Simon limped off the field after taking a hit and has yet to get back in the action in the fourth quarter. The senior tight end totaled four receptions for 76 yards and one touchdown.

NOVEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Two trips to end zone in win Simon notched four receptions (on six targets) for 132 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 44-20 win against Texas A&M.

Impact Simon enjoyed his best outing of the season, reaching a season-high in receiving yards along with his first multi-touchdown performance of the year. The senior tight end will aim to build on this performance for Saturday's game against Vanderbilt.

NOVEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Finds end zone in win Simon had four receptions (on five targets) for 43 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 35-9 victory over Oklahoma.

Impact Simon scored his second touchdown of this campaign on a 33-yard strike form LaNorris Sellers during the second quarter. The senior tight end has three consecutive games with at least four receptions and will look to extend his streak against Texas A&M.

OCTOBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Simon talks start of spring practice, impressions of Shawn Elliott South Carolina tight end Joshua Simon broke down what he has seen from his group so far in spring practice and the impact Shawn Elliott has...

MARCH 28, 2024 • 247SPORTS.COM

Simon continues to shine in elevated role Josh Simon provided some more entertainment after the game on Saturday.

NOVEMBER 12, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Simon talks Saturday's performance, connection with Rattler South Carolina tight end Joshua Simon filled in nicely for Trey Knox on Saturday and detailed the connection he has with quarterback Spencer...

NOVEMBER 8, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Returning home a 'blessing' for Simon South Carolina will have multiple new faces in its tight end room in 2023 with one being Joshua Simon, who was added to the program on Dec....

MARCH 8, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Commits to South Carolina Simon will make the move to South Carolina for the 2023-24 season, 247Sports reports.

Impact Simon has decided to transfer to South Carolina next season following a four-year stint with Western Kentucky. During his time with Hilltoppers, the 6-foot-4 tight end appeared in 35 games, logging 84 receptions for 1,131 yards and 16 touchdowns. Simon has two years of eligibility remaining.

DECEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Being held out of spring ball Simon (knee) is getting really close but will be held out for spring ball as a precaution, Bowling Green Daily News reports.

Impact Simon suffered a serious knee injury early in the 2021 campaign. The goal will be to make sure he is ready for Week 1. Simon should assume a big role in the passing attack once healthy.

MARCH 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Done for 2021 Simon (knee) will miss the remainder of the 2021 season, Jared MacDonald of The Bowling Green Daily News reports.

Impact Simon was deemed a game-time decision leading up to the tilt but it appears his issue has been deemed serious enough to end his 2021 campaign. The sophomore tight end reeled in three passes for 73 yards and a pair of touchdowns in the opener before leaving due to injruy, so this is certainly a disappointing outcome.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled game-time decision Simon (knee) will be a game-time decision for Saturday's game against Army, Tyler Mansfield of Rivals.com reports.

Impact Simon injured his knee in last Saturday's season opener against Tennessee-Martin and it appears he'll come down right to the wire regarding his availability for Week 2. The junior tight end had an impactful performance last week, hauling in three passes for 73 yards and three touchdowns.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable but aiming to play Offensive coordinator Zach Kittley indicated Tuesday that Simon (knee) is questionable for Saturday versus Army but hopes to play, Tyler Mansfield of Rivals.com reports.

Impact Simon suffered a knee injury during Saturday's opener versus Tennessee-Martin, but not before he reeled in all three of his targets for 73 yards and a pair of scores. The competition level increases this week and Simon is sill hoping to be available.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Injures knee Simon appears to have injured his knee and his status for Saturday's game against Army is unknown, Tyler Mansfield reports.

Impact Western Kentucky coach Tyson Helton shared that the team will need to see how Simon's knee progress over the week. Simon had a strong season opener as he caught two touchdowns and recorded 73 yards, so Simon's loss could be felt if he is unable to play Saturday. Zac Lefebvre will likely see more snaps if Simon is out.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies two TDs Simon caught three passes for 73 yards and two touchdowns versus UT Martin on Thursday.

Impact The Hilltoppers got an influx of Houston Baptist folks in their passing game, but Simon has been around for a bit. He seemed to get along just fine with the crew from Houston as the tight end opened the season with a big game. Based on how this game went, it could continue.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Pigrome's fourth-quarter pass to Simon sends WKU to 1st win MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (AP) — Tyrrell Pigrome threw for two touchdowns and Western Kentucky held on for a 20-17 victory over Middle Tennessee o...

OCTOBER 4, 2020 • SFCHRONICLE.COM