Chambliss files suit in state court seeking 6th year

What’s Happening

Real talk: Lawyers for Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss sued the NCAA in Mississippi court on Friday, seeking one more season of eligibility with the Rebels.

Lawyers for QB Chambliss sue NCAA in Mississippi court play Why Booger sees Trinidad Chambliss as a first-round pick (1:18) Booger McFarland explains why Trinidad Chambliss’ College Football Playoff performances have shown why he’s more than capable of playing in the NFL. (1:18) Mark Schlabach Close Mark Schlabach ESPN Senior Writer Senior college football writer Author of seven books on college football Graduate of the University of Georgia Follow on X Pete Thamel Jan 16, 2026, 05:54 PM ET Email Print Open Extended Reactions Lawyers representing Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss sued the NCAA on Friday, asking a judge in the Chancery Court of Lafayette County, Mississippi, for preliminary and permanent injunctions that would allow him to play one more season for the Rebels. (plot twist fr)

The NCAA shut down Chambliss a waiver for a sixth year of eligibility on Jan.

The Details

9, ruling that Ole Miss officials and Chambliss didn’t provide adequate medical evidence by a treating physician that showed he was suffering from an “incapacitating injury or illness,” which is required for approval of a waiver. Chambliss claimed he dealt with persistent respiratory issues as a sophomore at Division II Ferris State in 2022, which is why he didn’t play that season.

Editor’s Picks QB Chambliss’ eligibility fight heads to state court Pete Thamel Vandy LB among 5 shut down injunction for 5th year Sources: Ex-Auburn QB Knight joining Ole Miss Mark Schlabach 2 Related “In Trinidad’s case, the NCAA flopped in its mission to foster his well-being and development as a student-athlete,” the lawsuit says. , waiver rules) for granting Trinidad an additional year of eligibility — so that he has the opportunity to compete in four years of college football — are available and within the NCAA’s control.

Why This Matters

Players and coaches will be watching how this unfolds closely.

Sports analysts are already debating what this means for the competition.

The Bottom Line

This story is still developing, and we’ll keep you updated as more info drops.

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