Austin Simmons throws first touchdown pass with Mizzou

After an injury led to Trinidad Chambliss surpassing him as QB1 on the Ole Miss depth chart, Austin Simmons entered the transfer portal after the 2025 season and ended up at Mizzou. The Tigers’ success, or lack thereof, will depend on Simmons and how he develops under new offensive coordinator Chip Lindsey. While the season opener against Arkansas-Pine Bluff won’t be much of a test, it will still be important for Mizzou’s new signal-caller to get off to a good start. So far, he has. The Tigers needed 11 plays to go 70 yards to the end zone on the...