Summary
Ole Miss is hopeful that their quarterback, Trinidad Chambliss, will be approved to play in the 2026 season despite the NCAA previously denying his request for an extra year due to a medical hardship in 2022. Chambliss is seeking legal action to overturn the ruling, with backups in place if he cannot play.
Key Facts
- Trinidad Chambliss is a star quarterback for Ole Miss.
- He seeks permission to play in the 2026 season after the NCAA denied his sixth-year waiver request.
- The waiver denial followed his 2022 absence due to illness at Ferris State.
- Chambliss is pursuing legal action in Mississippi courts to get approval.
- Ole Miss is optimistic about a court ruling in Chambliss's favor.
- As a backup plan, the team has Auburn transfer Duece Knight ready.
- Duece Knight has four years of eligibility and is expected to develop behind Chambliss.
