Judge grants Ole Miss QB Trinidad Chambliss a preliminary injunction for extra eligibility

A Mississippi judge has granted Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss a preliminary injunction against the NCAA, allowing him an additional year of eligibility to play next season. The NCAA had initially denied Chambliss' waiver request and subsequent appeal, stating his medical history was not sufficiently considered. Judge Robert Whitwell determined the NCAA ignored its own rules by not properly reviewing Chambliss' medical records, which detailed how health issues limited his play to three years over a five-year college career.

Ole Miss' athletic department expressed gratitude for the court's decision, emphasizing Chambliss' perseverance and commitment. The NCAA expressed frustration with the ruling but did not confirm if it would appeal.

Chambliss, who began his college football career at Ferris State and later transferred to Ole Miss, led the Rebels to a 13-2 season and their first College Football Playoff appearance. His performance included completing 294 of 445 passes for 3,937 yards with 22 touchdowns and three interceptions.