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The Ole Miss Rebels will be going through an SEC gauntlet this coming October. Perhaps one of the most overlooked games on their schedule is their sixth game of the year at home against the University of Missouri.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / March 20

Missouri Names Austin Simmons Starting QB; Now Tigers Need Him to Reach Potential in 2026

Missouri started spring practice on Feb. 27. Less than 25 days later, the Tigers have already named their starting quarterback for the 2026 college football season, as Ole Miss transfer Austin Simmons earned the No.

College Football News / Yardbarker / March 19

Mizzou decides on QB, throws Matt Zollers' future into question

Mizzou makes decision on Austin Simmons and throws Matt Zollers' future into question

The Missouri Tigers did not feel the need to wait until fall camp to name their starting quarterback for the 2026 season. And they haven't.

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College Football News / Ole Miss Rebels on SI / March 19

Ex-Ole Miss Football Quarterback Named Starter at SEC Rival After Major Transfer Move

Former Ole Miss Rebels quarterback Austin Simmons continues navigating his first offseason in Columbia after making the decision to join the Missouri Tigers program in January.

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25 most intriguing storylines to follow for the 2026 college football season

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College Football News / Larry Brown Sports / March 19

Former Ole Miss QB has been named a starter at SEC program

Former Ole Miss Rebels quarterback Austin Simmons has moved on from Oxford. After entering the transfer portal, Simmons landed at Missouri, and he has now won the Tigers’ QB1 job even before April begins.

College Football News / Football Analysis / February 6

Top 10 Quarterbacks to Watch for the 2026 NFL Draft

Not every fan just watches the game. Some want to understand how the next generation of NFL quarterbacks got here — the transfers, the gambles, the millions left on the table, and the programs that shaped them.

College Football News / Missouri Tigers on SI / January 29

Evaluating Mizzou's Quarterback Room After Portal Acquisitions

Missouri had several important moves to make this offseason, needing to replace its two longest-tenured coordinators, nine starters on defense, five on offense and even more depth pieces on both sides of the ball.

College Football News / Ole Miss Rebels on SI / January 9

Trinidad Chambliss Makes Statement After Ole Miss' Miami Matchup Rebel Fans Will Love

Ole Miss Rebels quarterback Trinidad Chambliss remains the talk of the town after a historic season leading the program to its first College Football Playoff appearance.

College Football News / Ole Miss Rebels on SI / January 9

Pete Golding Reveals Definitive Statement on Ole Miss Football QB Trinidad Chambliss

Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss took America by storm across his first season with the Rebels after making the jump from Division II to the Southeastern Conference.

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Ranking all the new FBS head coaches for the 2026 season

Coaching changes happen every year, but they don't all happen the same way. We have had some wild offseason coaching moves in recent seasons, and 2025-2026 wasn't any different.

College Football News / CFB-HQ on SI / January 7

Intriguing Division II star visiting two major college football programs

Stars can rise out of the most unlikely circumstances, especially in college football. A recent example in the sport is Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss, who has the Rebels on the cusp of winning it all in the College Football Playoffs.

College Football News / Ole Miss Rebels on SI / January 6

Ole Miss Football Quarterback Austin Simmons Reveals Transfer Decision to SEC Rival

Ole Miss quarterback Austin Simmons has revealed a commitment to the Missouri Tigers and has signed the necessary paperwork with the program, according to multiple reports.

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College Football News / Missouri Tigers on SI / January 6

Mizzou Signs Quarterback Austin Simmons Through Transfer Portal

Missouri has signed quarterback Austin Simmons, a transfer from Ole Miss, through the transfer portal, according to Matt Zentiz of 247Sports. Simmons entered the transfer portal on Jan.

College Football News / Larry Brown Sports / January 3

Ole Miss QB plans to enter transfer portal

Ole Miss quarterback Austin Simmons plans to enter the transfer portal as a graduate transfer with two years of eligibility remaining, reports ESPN. The decision comes after the No.

College Football News / Field Level Media / January 2

Reports: Ole Miss QB Austin Simmons eyeing SEC rival in portal

Austin Simmons, who began the season as Ole Miss' starting quarterback but lost the job after an injury, plans to enter the transfer portal with a no-contact tag, multiple reports said Friday.

College Football News / Total Apex Sports / January 2

Ole Miss Quarterback Austin Simmons Enters Transfer Portal

College football is often a game of sliding doors. One moment you’re the starting quarterback for a national contender, and a twisted ankle later, you’re watching from the sidelines as your backup turns into a Heisman candidate.

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 20, 2025

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.

College Football News / Field Level Media / September 19, 2025

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 / Field Level Media / September 16, 2025

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, 2025

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

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

The status of the Ole Miss starting quarterback appears shaky just hours before the Rebels host Arkansas.

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Mississippi Rebels News / Ole Miss Rebels on SI / September 6, 2025

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, 2025

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.

Mississippi Rebels News / EasySportz / July 18, 2025

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.

Mississippi Rebels News / Ole Miss Rebels on SI / January 19, 2025

What Does Austin Simmons' New Decision Mean For Ole Miss Football, Baseball in 2025?

You have to weigh the cost and benefit of any decision, and Austin Simmons' recent move is no different. It was revealed by an Ole Miss spokesperson on Saturday that Simmons was stepping away from the baseball program in order to focus fully on his role as the Rebels' presumed starting quarterback.

Mississippi Rebels News / Ole Miss Rebels on SI / December 17, 2024

Inside QB Austin Simmons' Portal Recruiting Efforts For Ole Miss Football

Austin Simmons made it clear earlier this season that he anticipates taking over as the Ole Miss Rebels' starting quarterback in the post-Jaxson Dart era, and his transfer portal recruiting efforts are a testament to that stance.