Ole Miss has new evidence in Trinidad Chambliss eligibility case

Trinidad Chambliss (6) signals a first down after his run against the Miami Hurricanes during their Vrbo Fiesta Bowl matchup at State Farm Stadium on Jan. 8, 2026. Joe Rondone/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Ole Miss reportedly has new evidence in Trinidad Chambliss eligibility case

By Andrew Kulha | Last updated Feb 9, 2026 9:11 PM ET

The Ole Miss Rebels aren't done fighting for quarterback Trinidad Chambliss' eligibility to play in the 2026 season.

As of right now, he's not going to be able to play, at least according to the NCAA.

Earlier this month, the NCAA denied an appeal from Chambliss and Ole Miss to grant him a sixth year of eligibility. His claim is that he had an incapacitating injury in 2022 while playing at Ferris State.

The NCAA is citing a lack of proper medical documentation.

Ole Miss is battling for Trinidad Chambliss' eligibility

Over the weekend, Chambliss' legal representation filed a formal response to the NCAA, disputing its claim. Now, a few days later, the university is getting into the action.

This is according to Ross Dellenger of Yahoo.

“Ole Miss today filed to the NCAA a *reconsideration* over the denial of QB Trinidad Chambliss’ eligibility waiver and appeal, Dellenger wrote on X. “The reconsideration method is available for schools and players who have new information or evidence related to the case."

Ole Miss today filed to the NCAA a *reconsideration* over the denial of QB Trinidad Chambliss’ eligibility waiver and appeal, sources tell @YahooSports.

The reconsideration method is available for schools and players who have new information or evidence related to the case.
— Ross Dellenger (@RossDellenger) February 9, 2026

Just exactly what Ole Miss has in its hands is unknown, but Dellenger does believe it will focus on that 2022 season at Ferris State when Chambliss dealt with a severe case of tonsillitis.

“Ole Miss’ reconsideration is expected to focus on unearthed evidence over Chambliss’ 2022 season at Ferris State, where he believes he was entitled to a medical redshirt related to a severe case of tonsillitis," Dellenger wrote.

Chambliss took a traditional redshirt at Ferris State in 2021 but didn't play in 2022 as he dealt with respiratory issues due to tonsillitis.

He's seeking to retroactively receive a medical redshirt for that 2022 season, which would allow him to play in 2026 for Ole Miss.

This past season, Chambliss threw for 3,937 yards and 22 touchdowns compared to just three interceptions, and he was one of the major factors behind Ole Miss' run.

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