Overview
- Austin Simmons was officially named Ole Miss’s starting quarterback for the 2025 season, marking his first assignment under center for the Rebels.
- Lane Kiffin said Simmons “has the Tua thing,” praising his innate calm under pressure and opting not to pursue a transfer-portal quarterback.
- Simmons graduated high school two years early, earned an Ole Miss degree in multidisciplinary studies, is just 19 years old.
- His SEC résumé spans baseball and football, including striking out future MLB No. 3 pick Charlie Condon in April 2024 and engineering a 75-yard, game-tying touchdown drive against No. 3 Georgia.
- Embracing his new role, Simmons issued a four-word message—“I’m made for it”—as he prepares for his first full season leading the Rebels.