Judge Grants Ole Miss QB Extra Eligibility

Preliminary injunction allows Trinidad Chambliss to play next season

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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A Mississippi judge has granted Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss a preliminary injunction against the NCAA, allowing him to receive an extra year of eligibility and play next season. The judge ruled that the NCAA "ignored its own rules" in denying Chambliss' waiver request in January.

Why it matters

This decision could set a precedent for other student-athletes seeking additional eligibility from the NCAA, and highlights ongoing debates around the organization's policies and decision-making processes.

The details

Chambliss, the Ole Miss quarterback, had his waiver request for an extra year of eligibility denied by the NCAA on January 9th. The judge ruled that the NCAA's decision was improper and granted Chambliss a preliminary injunction, allowing him to play next season.

  • The NCAA denied Chambliss' waiver request on January 9, 2026.
  • The judge granted the preliminary injunction on February 13, 2026.

The players

Trinidad Chambliss

The Ole Miss quarterback who was granted a preliminary injunction against the NCAA to receive an extra year of eligibility.

NCAA

The governing body for college athletics that denied Chambliss' initial waiver request, but was overruled by the judge's preliminary injunction.

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What they’re saying

“the NCAA ignored its own rules”

— Mississippi judge (wn.com)

What’s next

The judge's preliminary injunction will allow Chambliss to play next season, but the NCAA may appeal the decision.

The takeaway

This case highlights the ongoing tensions between student-athletes, universities, and the NCAA over eligibility rules and the organization's decision-making processes. The judge's ruling could embolden other athletes to challenge NCAA decisions in court.