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Missouri names Austin Simmons as 2026 QB starter
sports3 hours ago

Missouri names Austin Simmons as 2026 QB starter

Missouri announced Ole Miss transfer Austin Simmons will be the starting quarterback for the 2026 season after winning the spring battle, with two years of eligibility remaining. Simmons, who began 2025 as Ole Miss’ starter before an ankle injury, separated himself from Nick Zollers in spring practice and earned the nod heading into summer. The Tigers open the 2026 schedule Sept. 5 vs. Arkansas-Pine Bluff, visit Kansas in Week 2, and start SEC play at Mississippi State on Sept. 26.

Top QB recruit Austin Simmons switches commitment from Florida to Ole Miss, enrolls early.
sports2 years ago

Top QB recruit Austin Simmons switches commitment from Florida to Ole Miss, enrolls early.

Four-star quarterback recruit Austin Simmons has flipped his commitment from Florida to Ole Miss and will be reclassifying into the Class of 2023, skipping his last two years of high school to enter college this year. Simmons completed all of his required classes as a freshman and holds a 5.34 GPA, allowing him to enroll in college two years early. He will be joining Ole Miss head coach Lane Kiffin at 17 years old.

Ole Miss lands top QB recruit, Lane Kiffin trolls Florida.
sports2 years ago

Ole Miss lands top QB recruit, Lane Kiffin trolls Florida.

Quarterback recruit Austin Simmons, who boasts a 5.34 GPA, flipped his commitment from Florida to Ole Miss. Rebels coach Lane Kiffin trolled Florida by tweeting a picture of Tom Petty songs on Spotify, including "I Won't Back Down," a song traditionally played during Florida football games. Simmons, who completed high school early via online courses, expects to join the Rebels for OTAs next week.

"QB Austin Simmons switches commitment from Florida to Ole Miss, enters college early"
sports2 years ago

"QB Austin Simmons switches commitment from Florida to Ole Miss, enters college early"

Austin Simmons, one of the nation's top-ranked quarterback recruits, has switched his football commitment from Florida to Ole Miss and will enter college two years early as a 2023 prospect after finishing high school early. Simmons achieved a 5.34 GPA during his high school career and is on track to get his Associate's degree this summer. He plans on continuing baseball at Ole Miss and will be a pitcher and outfielder. Ole Miss has several options for the starting quarterback position, including Jaxson Dart, Spencer Sanders, and Walker Howard.

Elite QB Austin Simmons flips to Ole Miss, reclassifies to 2023
sports2 years ago

Elite QB Austin Simmons flips to Ole Miss, reclassifies to 2023

Four-star quarterback Austin Simmons has flipped his commitment from Florida to Ole Miss and plans to reclassify to the Class of 2023, joining the incoming freshmen from the 2023 class. Simmons hopes to contribute to Ole Miss' baseball program as well. He played his 2022 high school season at Pahokee (Fla.) High School, where he broke Anquan Boldin's school record for passing yards with 3,242 on the season.