Mississippi Rebels quarterback Trinidad Chambliss. Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images

Ole Miss Rebels celebrate Trinidad Chambliss ruling in statement

By Andrew Kulha | Last updated Feb 12, 2026 11:29 PM ET

The Ole Miss Rebels are tickled pink that quarterback Trinidad Chambliss is going to be able to play in 2026.

Of course, there could be a few more legal machinations in play as the NCAA doesn't want to give up this eligibility case without a fight. In the meantime, though, Chambliss has been granted a preliminary injunction against the NCAA, giving him an additional year of eligibility.

His case was that he should be retroactively granted a medical redshirt for his 2022 season at Ferris State. He didn't play that season because of respiratory issues due to tonsillitis, but he had already taken a traditional redshirt in 2021.

The NCAA is going to fight it, but right now, this preliminary injunction gives Chambliss the ability to play for Ole Miss in 2026.

“We are excited for Trinidad and grateful to Judge Whitwell for making the right decisions today,” the university said in a statement. “We appreciate the thoughtful consideration given to this matter and for the court’s recognition of the circumstances surrounding Trinidad’s case. We believe this outcome affirms what we have maintained throughout this process that Trinidad deserves the opportunity to compete and complete his collegiate career on the field."

Statement from Ole Miss Athletics. pic.twitter.com/ri5W9kqa8t
— Ole Miss Athletics (@OleMissSports) February 13, 2026

Trinidad Chambliss makes Ole Miss Rebels a CFP contender in 2027

Of course, Ole Miss is happy. The Rebels were on the doorstep of the College Football Playoff championship last season, partly because of how dominant Chambliss was on the field.

He threw for 3,937 yards (third-most in all of college football) with 22 touchdowns compared to just three interceptions. He also rushed for 527 yards and eight touchdowns.

If it comes to pass that Chambliss plays in 2026, the Rebels will undoubtedly be one of the favorites to make the CFP, and they could absolutely have another shot at winning it all.

Of course, though, the powers that be at Ole Miss are just happy that the NCAA wasn't able to get one over on Chambliss.

“Trinidad has demonstrated tremendous perseverance, character, and commitment to his teammates, this university, and college football," Ole Miss wrote. "We remain fully supportive of him and his legal team, who have worked diligently to ensure his eligibility was fairly evaluated. Ole Miss Athletics will continue to advocate for our student-athletes and support them in pursuing every opportunity afforded to them under the rules and the law.”

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