NCAA Reveals Clearcut Message on Ole Miss Football's Trinidad Chambliss Amid Decision

Ole Miss and Chambliss win injunction hearing, paves the way for the Rebels' signal-caller to play in 2026.

Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss enters the courtroom during his lawsuit against the NCAA at Calhoun County Courthouse in Pittsboro, Miss., on Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026. Chambliss is looking for a temporary injunction and a permanent injunction against the NCAA for one more year of eligibility. | Ayrton Breckenridge/Clarion Ledger / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Ole Miss Rebels quarterback Trinidad Chambliss has been granted preliminary injunction against the NCAA after a court ruling in Pittsboro (Miss.) on Thursday evening.

Judge Robert Whitwell ruled from the Calhoun County Courthouse in the Magnolia State that the NCAA "breached its duty of good faith and acted in bad faith” in denying Chambliss a medical redshirt season for the 2022 season when he was at Ferris State.

With a preliminary injunction granted for Chambliss heading into the offseason, it bars the NCAA from stopping Chambliss from participating in 2026 until the case is fully litigated, which could drag out and allow him to play this season, according to On3 Sports.

The NCAA can appeal the decision with the organization revealing a statement on Thursday night following the decision.

“This decision in a state court illustrates the impossible situation created by differing court decisions that serve to undermine rules agreed to by the same NCAA members who later challenge them in court,” the NCAA said in a statement on Thursday night. “We will continue to defend the NCAA’s eligibility rules against repeated attempts to rob future generations of the opportunity to compete in college and experience the life-changing opportunities only college sports can create. 

NCAA statement in response to the Trinidad Chambliss decision: "We will continue to defend the NCAA’s eligibility rules against repeated attempts to rob future generations of the opportunity..."

The association continues to urge Congress to take action. pic.twitter.com/FbUmrK5GiI

— Ross Dellenger (@RossDellenger) February 12, 2026

“The NCAA and its member schools are making changes to deliver more benefits to student-athletes, but the patchwork of state laws and inconsistent, conflicting court decisions make partnering with Congress essential to provide stability for current and future college athletes.”

Chambliss will be one of the top returning players in college football after throwing 3,927 yards and 22 touchdowns in 2025, while adding 520 rushing yards and eight scores, fueling the Rebels' College Football Playoff run.

Now, Chambliss is back in business with the Rebels after a filing has been made in Mississippi court where he will look to make his presence felt for Ole Miss in 2026 as the program's starting signal-caller.

“God has been so good to me and this team,” said Chambliss last month following a College Football Playoff run. “It’s been a great ride. I wouldn’t want to do it with any other people, whether it’s coaches, players, people in the offices. It’s just been a great ride.

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