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The 2025 college football season is officially on the backstretch of the regular season as the calendar turns the page to November. And with that, the 2025 Heisman Trophy race is rounding into form as the once expansive field of contenders becomes a four-horse race entering Week 11 of the regular season.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / October 23

Ole Miss Quarterback Situation Gets Update Before Oklahoma Game

The No. 8 Ole Miss Rebels dropped a few spots in the Associated Press top 25 poll after a loss to the Georgia Bulldogs in Week 8. It was Ole Miss' first loss as Georgia won, 43-35, in Athens.

College Football News / NCAA Football on ClutchPoints / October 22

Ole Miss football QB Trinidad Chambliss to start in Week 9 vs. Oklahoma

The 2025 Ole Miss football season has been an excellent year for the Rebels so far, and that has been in large part because of Trinidad Chambliss. He took over at the quarterback position after Austin Simmons got injured earlier in the year.

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College Football News / Athlon Sports / October 17

Should Ole Miss Go Back to Austin Simmons - Rece Davis Weighs In

Key Points Ole Miss QB Trinidad Chambliss has become one of college football’s breakout stars Rece Davis says Lane Kiffin can’t bench him without “risking losing the team” Chambliss faces his biggest test yet at No.

College Football News / 5 GOATs / October 14

Heisman Trophy Odds: Ranking betting favorites in college football after Week 7

The Heisman Trophy race is starting to take shape after Week 7, as college football’s brightest stars continue to make their push with conference play in full swing.

College Football News / 5 GOATs / October 7

Heisman Trophy Odds: Ranking betting favorites in college football after Week 6

Week 6 has come and gone in college football, with the sport really starting to get into conference play after the first weekend of October. With that came another update to the odds for what’s still a very open race for the Heisman Trophy.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / October 3

Ole Miss Rebels HC Lane Kiffin has easy decision to make with Austin Simmons as Trinidad Chambliss holds 2025 season in his hands

As Ole Miss heads into their bye week quarterback Austin Simmons is still not 100% healthy and Trinidad Chambliss has been playing like one of the best quarterbacks in the entire country.

College Football News / Last Word On Sports / September 30

Trinidad Chambliss Has Ended Ole Miss Quarterback Questions

Coming into the season, there was no question who Ole Miss’ starting quarterback was going to be. It was Austin Simmons, and no one expected there to be much debate surrounding the topic.

College Football News / EssentiallySports / September 30

Lane Kiffin Clears QB1 Situation Involving Trinidad Chambliss Once Austin Simmons Gets Healthy

An injury to a starting QB is usually taken as the death sentence for a program’s success that year. Just look at this season. Oklahoma’s John Mateer just had hand surgery and will be missing a lot of time.

Mississippi Rebels News / Athlon Sports / September 30

Lane Kiffin Reveals Where Ole Miss QB Battle Stands After LSU Win

The No. 4 Ole Miss Rebels have started the 2025 college football season strongly, achieving their first 5-0 start since the 2022 season. In 2022, the Rebels finished the season with an 8-5 record, and they are hopeful that this season will yield much better results.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / September 26

Ole Miss Shares Major Austin Simmons Injury Update Before LSU Game

Lane Kiffin and the No. 13 Ole Miss Rebels are expected to have quarterback Austin Simmons back for Saturday’s pivotal SEC clash with No. 4 LSU. Ole Miss omitted Simmons, a first-year starter and former consensus four-star prospect, from Thursday’s availability report, hinting that he’ll suit up against the Tigers.

College Football News / Ole Miss Rebels on SI / September 25

SEC Availability Report: Ole Miss Football's Austin Simmons Not Listed Ahead of LSU

Lane Kiffin and the Ole Miss Rebels continue preparation for Saturday's Top-15 SEC showdown against No. 4 LSU with all eyes set to be on the matchup at Vaught Hemingway Stadium.

College Football News / Field Level Media / September 20

Trinidad Chambliss does it all, No. 13 Ole Miss shuts down Tulane

Trinidad Chambliss threw two touchdown passes and rushed for 112 yards, and No. 13 Ole Miss dominated on defense in a 45-10 victory over Tulane on Saturday in Oxford, Miss.

College Football News / Ole Miss Rebels on SI / September 20

Ole Miss Rebels vs. Tulane Green Wave: Quarterback Austin Simmons 'Unlikely' to Play

Ole Miss quarterback Austin Simmons is unlikely to play on Saturday afternoon against the Tulane Green Wave, according to ESPN's Pete Thamel. Simmons opened the season as the Rebels' starting signal-caller where he led the program to wins over both Georgia State and Kentucky.

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College Football News / Field Level Media / September 19

Report: No. 13 Ole Miss QB Austin Simmons doubtful vs. Tulane

Ole Miss quarterback Austin Simmons is unlikely to play against Tulane on Saturday due to an ankle injury, ESPN reported Friday. The 13th-ranked Rebels (3-0) will turn to Trinidad Chambliss to make his second consecutive start when the Green Wave (3-0) visit Oxford, Miss.

College Football News / NCAA Football on ClutchPoints / September 18

Ole Miss QB Trinidad Chambliss expected to start amid Austin Simmons injury

The No. 13 Ole Miss Rebels aim to remain undefeated in Week 4 when they take on the Tulane Green Wave. Starting quarterback Austin Simmons’ status for the matchup has been up in the air throughout the week, with some believing he’ll be ready to return from an ankle injury.

College Football News / Field Level Media / September 16

QB Austin Simmons expected to return for No. 13 Ole Miss vs. Tulane

Ole Miss is getting its quarterback back, while Tulane is thriving after finding its quarterback unusually late. Austin Simmons is expected to return from a one-game absence due to an ankle injury when the No.

Mississippi Rebels News / Yardbarker / September 13

Ole Miss QB a game-time decision ahead of clash with Arkansas

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College Football News / Last Word On Sports / September 9

Austin Simmons Must Improve For Ole Miss to be Contender

The Ole Miss Rebels are sitting at 2-0 on the young season. They also lead the SEC, as they’re the only team with a conference win. That win came this past weekend on the road against Kentucky. Everything seems like it should be going pretty well in Oxford.

College Football News / Ole Miss Rebels on SI / September 8

Austin Simmons Injury Update: The Latest on Ole Miss Football's QB Ahead of Arkansas

No. 17 Ole Miss will return to Vaught Hemingway Stadium in Week 3 with the Arkansas Razorbacks heading to town for a Southeastern Conference matchup. Lane Kiffin and the Rebels will enter the SEC showdown 2-0 after back-to-back wins across the first two weeks of the 2025 season.

Mississippi Rebels News / Ole Miss Rebels on SI / September 6

Injury Update: Ole Miss Football Quarterback Austin Simmons Assisted Off Field

Ole Miss quarterback Austin Simmons was assisted off of the field on Saturday afternoon in Lexington after suffering a lower-leg injury against the Kentucky Wildcats.

College Football News / Field Level Media / August 30

Austin Simmons, No. 21 Ole Miss dominate Georgia State

Austin Simmons completed 20 of 31 passes for 341 yards and three touchdowns on Saturday, helping No. 21 Ole Miss rout visiting Georgia State 63-7 in Oxford, Miss.

College Football News / Field Level Media / August 27

Austin Simmons set to take the reins with No. 21 Ole Miss facing Georgia State

After a pair of seasons serving as the understudy to the program's all-time leading passer, Ole Miss quarterback Austin Simmons is ready to take the reins.

Mississippi Rebels News / Ole Miss Rebels on SI / August 27

What The Oddsmakers Say: Ole Miss Football vs. Georgia State Panthers in Week 1

The Ole Miss Rebels will open the 2025 season on Saturday night at Vaught Hemingway Stadium with the program set to host Georgia State in Week 1. After a productive offseason in Oxford, Lane Kiffin and Co.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / July 18

Ole Miss QB Austin Simmons sent a strong message to an SEC opponent that the Rebels lost to last season

I don't know if he meant to or not, but Ole Miss quarterback Austin Simmons sent a strong message to an SEC program that the Rebels lost to last season.

Mississippi Rebels News / EasySportz / July 18

Opinion: Phil Steele’s 2025 Poll Left Out Wrong SEC Team

OXFORD, Miss. — The Ole Miss Rebels enter the 2025 college football season ranked No. 26 in Phil Steele’s preseason poll, just outside the top 25. While Steele’s rankings are a respected benchmark, this placement undervalues a Rebels team poised for another strong season under head coach Lane Kiffin.