Overview
- Simmons joins Mizzou as a graduate transfer with two years of eligibility after completing his degree at Ole Miss.
- He opened 2025 as Ole Miss’ starter before a Week 2 ankle injury, and Trinidad Chambliss took over and produced 4,180 yards with an eighth-place Heisman finish.
- He is expected to stay available to Ole Miss for the College Football Playoff semifinal against Miami in the Fiesta Bowl on Jan. 8 under new head coach Pete Golding.
- At Missouri, Simmons is set to compete with returnee Matt Zollers for QB1 after Beau Pribula entered the transfer portal following an injury-plagued season.
- Analysts describe Simmons as a high-upside but uncertain fit for Eli Drinkwitz’s offense, with some comparisons to former Tigers quarterback Drew Lock.