Larry Simmons News, Rumors, Updates - Utah Utes

Posts best game of the year Simmons accrued three receptions (on six targets) for 97 yards and two touchdowns during Friday's 31-21 victory versus Kansas.

Impact Simmons grabbed a pair of touchdowns for the first time this season as he received an uptick in targets due to Ryan Davis being out with an injury. Simmons has recorded a combined 13 targets in his last two games and appears to have the trust of QB Devon Dampier. Utah will finish the season in a bowl game.

NOVEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

No. 14 Utah rallies to beat Kansas 31-21 and keep its slim Big 12 championship hopes alive

Devon Dampier passed for 253 yards and three touchdowns, leading No. 14 Utah to a 31-21 comeback win over Kansas

NOVEMBER 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Records TD in wild comeback win Simmons hauled in 4 of 7 targets for 54 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 51-47 win over Kansas State.

Impact Simmons recorded his fourth touchdown of the season and his first since Week 9 against Colorado. In fact, Simmons had just one target in each of Utah's previous two games. The Utes erased a 12-point deficit in the final seven minutes of the game and Simmons' 20-yard touchdown made the score 47-44 before QB Devon Dampier later scored the go-ahead touchdown. Simmons and the Utes will finish the regular season at Kansas.

NOVEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Devon Dampier leads No. 13 Utah's rally for wild 51-47 win over Kansas State

No. 13 Utah's College Football Playoff hopes are still alive after a wild 51-47 victory over Kansas State

NOVEMBER 23, 2025 • Associated Press

TD in back-to-back games Simmons had two catches (on two targets) for 39 yards and a touchdown during Saturday's 53-7 victory over Colorado.

Impact Simmons recorded a touchdown in back-to-back games for the first time this season. This touchdown came from freshman QB Byrd Ficklin who made the spot start for an injured Devon Dampier. Dampier was available in an emergency situation and is expected back for the upcoming game with Cincinnati. Simmons has yet to record more than two catches in any single game this year.

OCTOBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Freshman QB Byrd Ficklin shines in first start as Utah runs over Colorado for 53-7 victory

Byrd Ficklin passed for two touchdowns and ran for another in his first career start to lead Utah to a 53-7 win over Colorado

OCTOBER 26, 2025 • Associated Press

Records second TD in 2025 Simmons hauled in 2 of 4 targets for 26 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 24-21 defeat against Brigham Young.

Impact Simmons grabbed his second touchdown of the season in the loss at BYU. He's had limited opportunities this year with just five catches (on 12 targets) for 81 yards and two touchdowns. Most of QB Devon Dampier's targets go to WR Ryan Davis and TE Dallen Bentley. Utah will host Colorado next week.

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Records second TD in 2025 Simmons hauled in 2 of 4 targets for 26 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 24-21 defeat against Brigham Young.

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Devon Dampier has strong 2nd half as No. 20 Utah beats Wyoming 31-6

Devon Dampier led four consecutive touchdown drives in the second half, and No. 20 Utah beat Wyoming 31-6 in the rivals’ first meeting since 2010

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • Associated Press

Commits to Utah Simmons announced via social media that he has committed to joining Utah for the 2025 season.

Impact Simmons joins his new program after one season with Souther Mississippi. The 6-foot-1 wide receiver totaled 27 receptions for 421 yards and one touchdown across 12 appearances.

MAY 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Utah receives commitment from a 3-star transfer wide receiver Larry Simmons, a wideout the Utes recruited out of his school who started his college career at Ole Miss, is headed to Salt Lake City after...

APRIL 27, 2025 • DESERET.COM

Throws name in portal Simmons has decided to enter the NCAA Transfer Portal, Pete Nakos of On3.com reports.

Impact Simmons enters the transfer portal after one season at Southern Miss in search of a better opportunity with a different program. The 6-foot-1 wide receiver totaled 27 receptions for 421 yards and one touchdowns across 12 games during the 2024 season.

APRIL 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ends season on high note Simmons reeled in 4 of 9 targets for 90 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 52-20 defeat versus Troy.

Impact Simmons caught at least four passes for the third time this season and reached 90 receiving yards for merely the second time in 2024. With the Golden Eagles ineligible for the postseason, Simmons finishes the campaign with 27 catches on 57 targets for 421 yards and a touchdown.

DECEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Logs 100 yards Simmons accrued five receptions (on eight targets) for 100 yards during Saturday's 35-10 win versus Southeastern Louisiana.

Impact Simmons led Southern Miss in receptions and receiving yards Saturday and commanded eight targets after only being thrown to twice in the season opener. The redshirt sophomore should continue to battle with Taquelin Mims, Dannis Jackson (undisclosed) and Davis Dalton for targets.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Logs 100 yards Simmons accrued five receptions (on eight targets) for 100 yards during Saturday's 35-10 win versus Southeastern Louisiana.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Heading to Southern Miss Simmons announced that he's committed to Southern Mississippi.

Impact Simmons will head to Southern Miss after failing to see the field as a true freshman with Ole Miss. Simmons, a former three-star recruit, should have a clearer path toward playing time with the Golden Eagles.

DECEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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No. 14 Utah rallies to beat Kansas 31-21 and keep its slim Big 12 championship hopes alive

Devon Dampier leads No. 13 Utah's rally for wild 51-47 win over Kansas State

Freshman QB Byrd Ficklin shines in first start as Utah runs over Colorado for 53-7 victory

Devon Dampier has strong 2nd half as No. 20 Utah beats Wyoming 31-6