The Tigers landed Ole Miss transfer quarterback Austin Simmons in the portal, and appear to have their next starting signal-caller for 2026. Simmons was slated to start for the Rebels this past season, but an injury derailed his year, and so he entered the portal look for a new opportunity.
While most folks in Missouri are thrilled with the prospect of pairing Simmons with Ahmad Hardy and Eli Drinkwitz, the signing hasn't garnered much national acclaim. It would seem that analyst Josh Pate would tend to agree with the locals. He spoke on the Ole Miss transfer in his latest video.