[1] While initially hoping to play college football for the Miami Hurricanes, the team showed no interest in him, and he instead was drawn towards the Florida State Seminoles under then-head coach Willie Taggart.

[5] Ultimately, Sims had received over a dozen offers from schools in the NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision,[3] including Florida State, Georgia Tech, and the Maryland Terrapins.

[9] Graham and Sims were considered the strongest candidates for the position, though the team refused to comment prior to the start of the season.

[1] He made his collegiate start on September 12, leading the Yellow Jackets to a 16–13 upset victory against the Florida State Seminoles at Doak Campbell Stadium.

However, he shared the role of starting quarterback with freshman Jordan Yates, as the Yellow Jackets finished with a 3-9 record and once again missed out on bowl eligibility.

[27] On August 19, 2024, head coach Kenny Dillingham announced Michigan State transfer Sam Leavitt would be the starting quarterback for opening game of the 2024 season with Sims as his backup.