Putting the physical resemblance aside, Simmons is also a southpaw like Tagovailoa — a rare trait for a quarterback in modern football. As far as the NFL goes, there are only 2 active lefties who play quarterback: Tagovailoa and Michael Penix Jr.

Ole Miss football quarterback Austin Simmons is learning from legendary Rebels quarterbacks Eli and Archie Manning at the Manning Passing Academy

Dart praised the maturity of Simmons as he gears up for Year 1 as the starter, how the two have developed a relationship.

Locked on Ole Miss host Steven Willis sits down with Simmons for an exclusive pre-SEC Media Days chat.

Ole Miss and Mississippi State quarterbacks Austin Simmons and Blake Shapen are among the three players from their respective teams invited to SEC Media Days this year. The Rebels' contingent will consist of Simmons,