Ole Miss Football Issues Definitive Statement Surrounding Trinidad Chambliss Future

After spending over seven hours in a Calhoun County courthouse in Pittsboro (Miss.), Judge Robert Whitwell granted injunction to Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss which paves the way for him to suit up for the Rebels in 2026.

Judge Whitwell said in his lengthy decision that the NCAA “breached its duty of good faith and acted in bad faith” in denying Chambliss a medical redshirt for the 2022 season when he was at Ferris State prior to making his decision on Thursday.

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, Ole Miss Athletics has revealed a statement following the decision being made - citing Chambliss' excitement for what's to come.

"We are excited for Trinidad and grateful to Judge Whitwell for making the right decision today. We appreciate the thoughtful consideration given to this matter and for the court's recognition of the circumstances surrounding Trinidad's case," Ole Miss Athletics wrote via X.

"We believe this outcome affirms what we have maintained throughout this process that Trinidad deserves the opportunity to compete and complete his collegiate career on the field.

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— Ole Miss Athletics (@OleMissSports) February 13, 2026

"Trinidad has demonstrated tremendous perseverance, character and commitment to his teammates, this university and college football. We remain fully supportive of him and his legal team, who have worked diligently to ensure his eligibility was fairly evaluated.

"Ole Miss Athletics will continue to advocate for our student-athletes and support them in pursuing every opportunity afforded to them under the rules and the law."

Now, Chambliss is back in business with the Rebels after a filing has been made in Mississippi court.

“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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