Summary
Trinidad Chambliss, a quarterback for Ole Miss, was denied an extra year of college football eligibility by the NCAA. He and his attorney, Tom Mars, are challenging this decision, and ESPN's Kirk Herbstreit thinks there's a strong chance Chambliss will eventually be allowed to play in 2026. The NCAA's denial was based on a lack of medical documentation from Chambliss's previous school, Ferris State, which his attorney disputes.
Key Facts
- Trinidad Chambliss plays as a quarterback for Ole Miss.
- The NCAA denied Chambliss an extra year of eligibility to play college football.
- Chambliss and his attorney, Tom Mars, are contesting the NCAA's decision.
- ESPN's Kirk Herbstreit believes there is a strong possibility that Chambliss will be allowed to play in 2026.
- The NCAA's denial cited a lack of medical records from Chambliss's former school, Ferris State.
- Attorney Tom Mars claims to have evidence contradicting the NCAA's reason for denial.
- Ferris State issued a statement saying Chambliss's redshirt year was due to developmental needs and some medical issues.
- Documentation that Ferris State released shows that Chambliss had medical reasons for his redshirt year, which were not documented officially as they were not filed as medical redshirt paperwork.
