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Ole Miss Football Receives Stunning Prediction Amid Trinidad Chambliss Offseason Win
The Rebels' star quarterback will return for a sixth season after a court ruling.
Published on Feb. 19, 2026
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The Ole Miss Rebels have received a major boost this offseason, as their star quarterback Trinidad Chambliss was granted a preliminary injunction to play a sixth season. Chambliss had his request for a medical redshirt denied by the NCAA in 2022, but a Mississippi court ruled that the NCAA "breached its duty of good faith and acted in bad faith" in that decision. With Chambliss and star running back Kewan Lacy both returning, Ole Miss is expected to have one of the most explosive offenses in college football in 2026.
Why it matters
Chambliss' return is a huge win for the Rebels, as he was one of the most productive quarterbacks in the country last season. Along with Lacy, Ole Miss will have a potent offensive duo that should keep them in contention for a College Football Playoff spot in 2026.
The details
In Judge Whitwell's ruling, he revealed that the NCAA "breached its duty of good faith and acted in bad faith" in denying Chambliss a medical redshirt for the 2022 season when he was at Ferris State. This set the stage for Chambliss to be granted an injunction against the NCAA. Chambliss threw for 3,927 yards and 22 touchdowns in 2025, while also rushing for 520 yards and 8 scores. Lacy also had a dominant season, emerging as one of the top offensive players in the country.
- In 2022, Chambliss was denied a medical redshirt by the NCAA.
- Last week, Judge Whitwell ruled that the NCAA "breached its duty of good faith and acted in bad faith" in denying Chambliss the redshirt.
- Chambliss was granted a preliminary injunction, allowing him to play a sixth season for Ole Miss in 2026.
The players
Trinidad Chambliss
The Ole Miss Rebels' star quarterback who was granted a preliminary injunction to play a sixth season in 2026 after a court ruled the NCAA acted in bad faith in denying him a medical redshirt in 2022.
Kewan Lacy
The All-American running back for the Ole Miss Rebels who emerged as one of the top offensive players in the country last season.
Judge Robert Whitwell
The Mississippi judge who ruled that the NCAA "breached its duty of good faith and acted in bad faith" in denying Chambliss a medical redshirt in 2022, leading to Chambliss being granted a preliminary injunction.
What’s next
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The takeaway
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