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By the People, for the People
Ole Miss QB Trinidad Chambliss Granted Extra Year of Eligibility
Mississippi judge rules NCAA acted in 'bad faith' in denying Chambliss' appeal
Published on Feb. 13, 2026
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A judge in Mississippi has ruled that Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss deserves an additional year of college football eligibility, granting him an injunction after the NCAA denied his appeal. Chambliss, who finished 8th in the 2025 Heisman Trophy race, had his request for a medical redshirt in 2022 rejected by the NCAA, leading to the legal challenge. The judge found the NCAA acted in 'bad faith' by ignoring evidence from Ferris State doctors about Chambliss' injury that year.
Why it matters
This case highlights the ongoing tensions between the NCAA's eligibility rules and the legal challenges brought by student-athletes seeking more flexibility. The ruling could set a precedent for future appeals, and raises questions about the NCAA's decision-making process and ability to consistently apply its own regulations.
The details
Chambliss spent his first four college years at Ferris State, redshirting as a freshman in 2021 and appearing in just two games due to injury in 2022. He then threw just 33 passes as a backup in 2023 before leading Ferris State to the Division II national championship in 2024. Chambliss transferred to Ole Miss in 2025 and had a standout season, finishing 8th in the Heisman voting while leading the Rebels to the College Football Playoff semifinals.
- Chambliss' appeal to play in 2026 was denied by the NCAA on January 9, 2026.
- On February 13, 2026, a judge in Mississippi granted Chambliss an injunction, ruling the NCAA acted in 'bad faith' when denying his appeal.
The players
Trinidad Chambliss
The Ole Miss quarterback who was granted an extra year of eligibility by a Mississippi judge after the NCAA denied his appeal.
Robert Whitwell
The judge in Lafayette County Chancery Court who ruled that the NCAA showed 'bad faith' in denying Chambliss' appeal and granted him the injunction.
NCAA
The national governing body for college sports that denied Chambliss' appeal for an additional year of eligibility, a decision the judge ruled was made in 'bad faith'.
What’s next
The NCAA can appeal Thursday's decision, so Chambliss isn't guaranteed to be in uniform when Ole Miss opens the 2026 season against Louisville on either Sept. 5 or 6 in Nashville.
The takeaway
This case highlights the ongoing tensions between the NCAA's eligibility rules and the legal challenges brought by student-athletes. The ruling could set a precedent for future appeals and raises questions about the NCAA's decision-making process and ability to consistently apply its own regulations.
