One of college football’s best quarterbacks is expected to return for a sixth season in 2026. Trinidad Chambliss obtained an injunction by a Mississippi judge on Thursday, giving Chambliss a path to play for the Ole Miss Rebels in 2026.
The NCAA originally denied Chambliss’ waiver. It is unclear whether he will appeal the decision regarding his eligibility. Chambliss’ return sets the stage for one of the biggest games of the 2026 season.
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LSU head coach Lane Kiffin, who coached the Rebels from 2020-25 and recruited Chambliss to Oxford, will return to Ole Miss to face the Chambliss-led Rebels on September 19. The Week 3 matchup will certainly be a top 25 matchup with conference and national implications. There will be no shortage of spectacle with Kiffin back in Oxford and it wouldn’t be a surprise to see College Gameday there either.
Chambliss came to Ole Miss after four years at D-II Ferris State. He led the Bulldogs to a national championship in 2024 before deciding to try his hand at SEC football. After an injury to starter Austin Simmons in Week 2, Chambliss suited up against Arkansas. He didn’t give up on his post, totaling 3,937 yards and 22 touchdowns in 15 games. The Rebels advanced to the semifinals of the College Football Playoff.
Kiffin made waves when he left Ole Miss after the regular season to take the LSU job, despite Chambliss and the Rebels preparing for a playoff run. The decision left a bitter taste in Oxford, but Kiffin and Ole Miss AD Keith Carter were unable to reach a resolution allowing Kiffin to continue coaching.
LSU’s schedule got a little busier with yesterday’s news. Chambliss is tough to defend and with Chambliss leading the offense, Ole Miss hopes to compete for a playoff spot again.
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