Ole Miss quarterback stands firm with Lane Kiffin despite LSU, Florida coaching rumors

Trinidad Chambliss backs his team and Lane Kiffin as LSU and Florida target the Rebels’ head coach.

Ole Miss Rebels quarterback Trinidad Chambliss (6) shared his support of head coach Lane Kiffin despite all the rumors linking him to other programs like LSU and Florida ahead of the team's rivalry game against Mississippi State. | Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

The final week of the college football's regular season arrives with a mix of pressure, noise, and historic opportunity surrounding the Ole Miss Rebels. The program is one win away from its first College Football Playoff appearance, yet Lane Kiffin’s uncertain future has dominated the conversation around the team. Reported offers from LSU and Florida have drawn the nation's attention to Oxford as speculation builds about what Kiffin will decide after the Egg Bowl: will he stay or go?

However, inside the Ole Miss locker room, support for Kiffin has come from the most important voices. Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss delivered a clear message to fans ahead of the rivalry matchup with Mississippi State.

The Ferris State Bulldogs transfer made it clear the Rebels remain focused on one goal as rumors continue to spread about where their head coach may be next season. His words signaled unity at a time when players could have easily allowed external drama to creep into their preparation.

Chambliss emphasized the team’s mindset as the Rebels continue their push toward the postseason. He said the team is fully committed to finishing the regular season strong and that the players trust Kiffin as they prepare for a game that will determine whether Ole Miss locks up a playoff berth. The Rebels enter rivalry week with confidence after beating Florida in their most recent outing.

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Chambliss shared a message for the program’s supporters to steady the mood during one of the most chaotic weeks in recent Ole Miss history. He said the team is “completely locked in, living in the moment, and staying true to our 1-0 mindset for the Egg Bowl and future games.”

The 23-year-old signal-caller added that the players are “unbothered by anything about next year and fully trusting Coach Kiffin’s leadership to keep us moving toward our goals.” The statement underscored a theme repeated throughout the program as Ole Miss athletic director Keith Carter and chancellor Glenn Boyce continue discussions with Kiffin.

ESPN host Rece Davis added a national perspective earlier Monday on the College GameDay podcast. He urged Rebels fans to stay patient with Kiffin as the season reaches its most important days.

Mississippi Rebels quarterback Trinidad Chambliss (6) has been a breakout star this season, passing for 2,657 yards, 14 touchdowns and three interceptions, while also adding 444 rushing yards and six scores on the ground. | Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

Davis argued that Ole Miss is in its strongest position in decades. Another national championship opportunity, let alone a College Football Playoff bid, is far from guaranteed if he departs. His comments came as reports surfaced that Kiffin’s family had visited both Gainesville and Baton Rouge, and as LSU prepared a major financial package to bring him to Baton Rouge.

The Rebels enter the Egg Bowl at 10-1 after a win over Florida, where Chambliss threw for 301 yards, and Kewan Lacy ran for 224 yards with three touchdowns. They face a Mississippi State team that is 5-6, with a defense that allows 393.2 yards per game.

Ole Miss carries one of the nation’s most productive offenses, averaging 493.8 yards per game with a third-down rate that ranks inside the top 25. Mississippi State ranks 75th in third-down defense and 97th nationally in turnover margin, giving Ole Miss clear advantages.

Mississippi football will face Mississippi State in the Egg Bowl on Friday at noon ET on ABC.