Ole Miss QB Trinidad Chambliss plans to sue NCAA to preserve 2026 eligibility

Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss is seeking a preliminary injunction in Mississippi state court to secure his eligibility for the 2026 season. His legal team, led by attorney Tom Mars and Mississippi trial lawyer William Liston, plans to challenge the NCAA's recent denial of Chambliss' waiver request. The NCAA's decision, which Chambliss is appealing, affected his ability to return to Ole Miss in 2026 under new head coach Pete Golding. The NCAA denied his request due to insufficient documentation regarding Chambliss' claim of incapacitating injury in 2022 while at Division II Ferris State. Chambliss provided extensive documentation of medical issues, but the NCAA found it inadequate.

In response to Chambliss' uncertain eligibility, Ole Miss has signed Auburn transfer quarterback Deuce Knight, who is expected to start if Chambliss remains ineligible. Knight, a former four-star recruit, transferred after a standout performance at Auburn. He will work with Ole Miss' new offensive coordinator