New Video Shows Trinidad Chambliss’s Classy Gesture After Beating Gunner Stockton, Georgia

Chambliss’s gesture for Stockton after the Sugar Bowl is a prime example of an athlete winning with class.

Chambliss (left) and the Rebels defeated Stockton (right) and the Bulldogs to advance to the CFP semifinal. / Screengrab Twitter @CodyChaffins

Ole Miss pulled off a stunner in the Sugar Bowl, storming back from a nine-point halftime deficit to defeat Georgia 39–34 in the College Football Playoff quarterfinal on Thursday. In the chaotic aftermath of the game, Bulldogs quarterback Gunner Stockton was feeling the unmistakeable sting of defeat while his Rebels counterpart Trinidad Chambliss was reveling in the elation of victory. But that didn't stop Chambliss from going out of his way to ensure that he shook hands with Stockton.

As the Georgia QB was walking off the field in New Orleans, Chambliss raced across the field to catch up to Stockton, and the two signal-callers exchanged a handshake and embrace.

Classy move by @TrinidadChambl1 to race over and acknowledge Gunner Stockton after the #SugarBowl A Couple of QBs who played their hearts out. @DawgNation #UGA pic.twitter.com/0BXNnxtdbu

— Cody Chaffins (@CodyChaffins) January 2, 2026

College football fans are impressed with Trinidad Chambliss’s sportsmanship

Sports at their finest. This is great to see.

— Steve Keating (@LeadToday) January 2, 2026

Trindidad is a hell if a kid and QB, rooting for ole Miss

— Unbiased Mets Fan (@TheMetsX) January 3, 2026

I am a Dawgs fan but super impressed with that Ole Miss QB. I wish @TrinidadChambl1 nothing but the best. Very impressive.

— SherOhio (@wells_sher) January 2, 2026

After the biggest upset of the day he showed true sportsmanship

— William T. Chaney Jr (@WTChaneyjr) January 2, 2026

Up next for Chambliss and Ole Miss is a date in the CFP semifinal with Miami at the Fiesta Bowl next Thursday.

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