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Austin Simmons

Austin Simmons is an American college athlete who plays quarterback for the Ole Miss Rebels football team. He also plays baseball for the same university. He is a dual-sport athlete focusing on football and baseball at the collegiate level.


November 8, 2005: Austin Simmons' Birth

On November 8, 2005, Austin David Simmons was born. He is an American college football quarterback for the Ole Miss Rebels and also plays baseball for the same team.

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2023: Third-String Quarterback and Baseball Relief Pitcher

During the 2023 season, Austin Simmons was the third-string quarterback, leading to him being redshirted. After the 2023 football season, he played 13 games as a relief pitcher on the baseball team, achieving a 2-0 record with a 3.21 ERA and 20 strikeouts over 14 innings.

2023: Reclassification and Commitment Change

In 2023, Austin Simmons reclassified from the 2025 recruiting class. He originally committed to play college football at the University of Florida before changing his commitment to the University of Mississippi in 2023.

2024: Backup Quarterback and Key Game Performances in 2024

In 2024, Austin Simmons began his redshirt freshman year as the backup quarterback. In his first collegiate game in 2024, he recorded 7 completions for 111 yards and threw his first career touchdown pass. On November 9th, 2024, Simmons played a crucial role in a game against Georgia, going 5-of-6 for 64 yards and leading his team to the endzone.

May 2025: Bachelor's Degree from Ole Miss

In May 2025, Austin Simmons received a bachelor's degree from Ole Miss.