Summary
Ole Miss lost its star quarterback Trinidad Chambliss due to an NCAA waiver denial, leading him to consider entering the NFL draft. In response, Ole Miss head coach Pete Golding secured a commitment from Deuce Knight, a five-star quarterback transferring from Auburn, to fill the position.
Key Facts
- Trinidad Chambliss was denied an NCAA waiver for an additional year to play college football.
- Chambliss had agreed to stay with Ole Miss for the 2026 season if the waiver was approved.
- If the waiver appeal is unsuccessful, Chambliss plans to enter the 2026 NFL draft.
- Ole Miss recruited Deuce Knight, a five-star freshman quarterback from Auburn, as Chambliss' replacement.
- Knight is from Mississippi and was the top-ranked player from the state in the 2025 recruiting class.
- Knight played two games for Auburn, completing 17 of 25 passes for 259 yards and two touchdowns.
- Ole Miss head coach Pete Golding is new to the team and secured Knight’s transfer to the program.
