NCAA Denies Ole Miss QB Sixth-Year Eligibility Appeal

Chambliss now seeks court injunction to play another season.

Published on Feb. 4, 2026

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The NCAA has denied Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss' appeal for a sixth year of eligibility, leaving him to seek a court injunction to play another season. Chambliss, who missed the 2022 season due to respiratory issues, now has a hearing scheduled for February 12 as he sues the NCAA over the decision.

Why it matters

This case highlights the ongoing tensions between student-athletes, universities, and the NCAA over eligibility rules and the control the NCAA maintains over these decisions. Chambliss stands to lose a lucrative revenue-sharing contract with Ole Miss if he cannot play next season, adding significant stakes to the outcome.

The details

The NCAA denied Chambliss' appeal, citing a lack of sufficient medical documentation from his time at Ferris State in 2021 when he redshirted, and the 2022 season when he missed the entire year. Ole Miss has responded by calling the NCAA's decision "indefensible" and is supporting Chambliss' lawsuit seeking a court injunction to allow him to play.

  • Chambliss redshirted the 2021 season at Ferris State.
  • Chambliss missed the entire 2022 season at Ole Miss due to respiratory issues.
  • The NCAA denied Chambliss' appeal for a sixth year of eligibility on February 5, 2026.
  • Chambliss' hearing for a preliminary injunction is scheduled for February 12, 2026.

The players

Trinidad Chambliss

The Ole Miss quarterback who is seeking a sixth year of NCAA eligibility after missing the 2022 season due to respiratory issues.

NCAA

The governing body for college sports that denied Chambliss' appeal for an additional year of eligibility.

Ole Miss

The university supporting Chambliss' legal fight against the NCAA's decision and the potential loss of his lucrative revenue-sharing contract.

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What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on February 12, 2026 whether or not to grant Chambliss a preliminary injunction to allow him to play next season while the lawsuit against the NCAA proceeds.

The takeaway

This case highlights the ongoing power struggle between student-athletes, universities, and the NCAA over eligibility rules. The high stakes for Chambliss, who stands to lose millions in a revenue-sharing contract, underscores the need for more flexibility and transparency in the NCAA's decision-making process.