'Not a grudge match': Austin Simmons returns to Ole Miss to face Trinidad Chambliss, the QB who took his job
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Key Points:
- Austin Simmons lost his starting quarterback position at Ole Miss in 2025 after an ankle injury and Trinidad Chambliss' emergence, who led the team to the College Football Playoff semifinals and finished eighth in Heisman voting.
- Simmons transferred to Missouri after limited playing time, joining former Ole Miss teammates wide receiver Cayden Lee and cornerback Chris Graves Jr., and will face Ole Miss on homecoming weekend.
- Despite the rivalry, there is no bad blood between Simmons and Chambliss, with both players thriving in their respective programs and Simmons praised for his leadership and talent by coaches.
- Simmons' journey includes early academic and athletic achievements, including graduating high school two years early and earning multiple degrees by age 21, reflecting a carefully planned path by his father.
- Missouri's offensive scheme differs from Ole Miss', relying more on a dominant rushing attack, and Simmons will look to exploit Ole Miss' weak rush defense in the upcoming matchup.
