Mizzou football introduces five quarterbacks for 2026 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 1:00 PM
Last updated Aug 7, 2026
Mizzou football is set for the 2026 season with a reshaped quarterback roster. The Tigers have named Austin Simmons as the starting quarterback, marking the first left-handed starter since 1987. The quarterback room now includes five players following the departure of two key players from last year's roster. Returning players Matt Zollers and Brett Brown will join Simmons, along with newcomers Nick Evers and Gavid Sidwar. The team aims to build on their past successes as they adapt under new offensive leadership.
- •Austin Simmons starts as the first left-handed QB since 1987.
- •Matt Zollers and Brett Brown provide experience in the quarterback room.
- •Mizzou lost last year's starter and key backup to transfers.
- •New offensive leadership includes offensive coordinator Chip Lindsey.
- •The quarterback room has expanded from four to five players for 2026.
- 1:00 PMYahoo Sports — 2026 Mizzou Football Preview: Meet Your Quarterbacks
"A high ceiling starter and depth at the position creates a deep quarterback room for 2026
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