The situation between Trinidad Chambliss and Ole Miss regarding his status for the 2026 season received a positive update.
Trinidad Chambliss, Ole Miss Agree to Deal
Trinidad Chambliss on SportsCenter earlier talking about the decision to sign with Ole Miss for 2026
“I owe it to Ole Miss. It feels like home.” pic.twitter.com/POUEGxTfiB
— Everything Ole Miss (@EverythingRebs) January 5, 2026
If Chambliss plays college football in 2026, it will be for the Ole Miss Rebels.
Per Yahoo’s Ross Dellenger, Chambliss and Ole Miss agreed to a new deal to return to play for the Rebels in 2026. This all hinges on the NCAA awarding Chambliss a waiver for a sixth season of eligibility.
Ole Miss filed a waiver for Chambliss’ sixth year of eligibility in November. The NCAA Committee on Student-Athlete Reinstatement will make the final decision on Chambliss.
There is no timeline for the NCAA’s decision.
Chambliss played his first four seasons at Division II Ferris State. Chambliss redshirted for the 2021 season. He is now seeking a medical redshirt for the 2022 season, in which he appeared in zero games. Chambliss had respiratory issues in 2022 that led to a tonsillectomy.
In 2024, Chambliss won the D-II national championship with Ferris State. Chambliss threw for 2,925 yards, 26 touchdowns, and six interceptions. Chambliss also had 1,019 rushing yards and 25 touchdowns.
The 23-year-old transferred to Ole Miss before the 2025 season and began as the backup quarterback to Austin Simmons. Chambliss took over for the injured Simmons in the third game and never lost the job.
Chambliss has thrown for 3,660 passing yards, 21 touchdowns, and three interceptions. Chambliss has also rushed for 520 yards and eight touchdowns.
The dual-threat quarterback has led Ole Miss to the quarterfinals of the College Football Playoff. In the opening round game, Chambliss threw for 282 yards, rushed for two touchdowns, and accumulated three touchdowns.
Chambliss saved his best game for the brightest stage. In the Sugar Bowl, Chambliss finished 30 of 46 for 362 yards and two touchdowns in Ole Miss’ 39-34 win over Georgia in the quarterfinal round.
Ole Miss Heads to CFP Semifinals
SEMIS SET! 🔒 @OleMissFB (No. 6) stuns Georgia (No. 3) to advance to the @CFBPlayoff Semifinal at the @vrbo #FiestaBowl, where they will meet @CanesFootball (No. 10) next Thursday, Jan. 8!
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🎟️ https://t.co/UPbNG3WHPd pic.twitter.com/4hPouSvKSq— Fiesta Sports Foundation (@Fiesta_Bowl) January 2, 2026
With the win over Georgia, Ole Miss advances to the College Football Playoff Semifinals. No. 6 Ole Miss will now play No. 10 Miami at the VRBO Fiesta Bowl.
The game will be played on Jan. 8, 2026, at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. ESPN will broadcast the game.
Miami enters the Fiesta Bowl having beaten No. 7 Texas A&M in the first round and No. 2 Ohio State in the quarterfinals.
The winner of Miami and Ole Miss will face the winner of No. 5 Oregon and No. 1 Indiana in the College Football Playoff National Championship.
