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Austin Simmons vs. Josh Hoover: 2026 stats compared

Missouri vs. Indiana

Josh Hoover is ahead on 6 of 9 stats, including passing TDs, interceptions thrown and yards per attempt. Austin Simmons has the edge on passing yards, completion % and sack rate. Both are quarterbacks: Austin Simmons for Missouri and Josh Hoover for Indiana, 2026 season through Oct 24, 2026.

Austin Simmons vs. Josh Hoover, stat by stat

StatAustin SimmonsJosh Hoover
Passing yards1,786 24th1,745 32nd
Passing TDs12 36th17 9th
Interceptions thrown21
Completion %63.0% 86th62.0% 99th
Yards per attempt8.6 35th9.3 18th
Passing success rate46.0% 53rd48.5% 33rd
EPA per play0.35 46th0.50 11th
Sack rate3.3% 36th4.6% 74th
Rushing yards40 172nd110 116th

The better number on each row is marked. National ranks are among every FBS quarterback with the stat; rates need a minimum sample (50 dropbacks, 20 carries, 8 catches). From the play-by-play, games through Oct 24, 2026.

Where do Austin Simmons and Josh Hoover rank nationally?

Austin SimmonsJosh HooverPassing yards24th32ndPassing TDs36th9thCompletion %86th99thYards per attempt35th18thPassing success rate53rd33rdEPA per play46th11thSack rate36th74thRushing yards172nd116th1st (best)209th

Each row is one stat. The dots show where Austin Simmons and Josh Hoover rank among FBS quarterbacks with enough snaps to qualify, with each player's rank printed by his dot: further left is better. Hover or tap a dot for the number behind it.

Austin Simmons and Josh Hoover: career stats

Austin Simmons

SeasonTeamComp.Att.Comp. %Pass ydsPass TDINTRush ydsRush TD
2024Ole Miss193259.4%28220140
2025Ole Miss457560.0%74445711
2026Missouri13120863.0%1,786122400
Career19531561.9%2,8121871251

Josh Hoover

SeasonTeamComp.Att.Comp. %Pass ydsPass TDINTRush ydsRush TD
2022TCU11100.0%200——
2023TCU18629962.2%2,21015952
2024TCU31347166.5%3,9492711-194
2025TCU27241365.9%3,472291342
2026Indiana11618762.0%1,7451711102
Career8881,37164.8%11,378883410010

Seasons since 2022 from CollegeFootballData.com (FBS games), plus this season from the play-by-play.

Their seasons, game by game

Austin Simmons

QB, Missouri (5–2). Junior. 6-4, 215 pounds. Miami, FL

WeekOpponentPassing yardsPassing TDsInterceptions thrownRushing yards
1Arkansas-Pine Bluff256402
2Kansas300302
3Troy99103
4Mississippi State297208
5Missouri342105
6Texas A&M1531116
7Ole Miss339014

Josh Hoover

QB, Indiana (7–1). Senior. 6-2, 200 pounds. Heath, TX

WeekOpponentPassing yardsPassing TDsInterceptions thrownRushing yards
1North Texas231300
2Howard1454020
3Western Kentucky277205
4Northwestern2011023
5Rutgers251407
6Nebraska2632031
7Ohio State2961014
8Michigan810110

Questions about Austin Simmons vs. Josh Hoover

Who's better, Austin Simmons or Josh Hoover?

Josh Hoover is ahead on 6 of 9 stats, including passing TDs, interceptions thrown and yards per attempt. Austin Simmons has the edge on passing yards, completion % and sack rate. Both are quarterbacks: Austin Simmons for Missouri and Josh Hoover for Indiana, 2026 season through Oct 24, 2026.

Who has more passing yards, Austin Simmons or Josh Hoover?

Austin Simmons: 1,786 passing yards to Josh Hoover's 1,745, 24th among FBS quarterbacks.

Who has more touchdown passes, Austin Simmons or Josh Hoover?

Josh Hoover: 17 passing TDs to Austin Simmons's 12, 9th among FBS quarterbacks.

Who's more efficient, Austin Simmons or Josh Hoover?

Josh Hoover: 48.5% passing success rate to Austin Simmons's 46.0%, 33rd among FBS quarterbacks.

Who has the better EPA per play, Austin Simmons or Josh Hoover?

Josh Hoover: 0.50 EPA per play to Austin Simmons's 0.35, 11th among FBS quarterbacks.

Who has more career passing yards, Austin Simmons or Josh Hoover?

Josh Hoover: 11,378 to Austin Simmons's 2,812, counting FBS seasons since 2022.

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