Ole Miss QB Trinidad Chambliss' 6th Year Waiver Denied: Rebels Plan Appeal

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The NCAA has dealt a setback to Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss, denying his waiver request for a sixth year of eligibility. The Rebels plan to appeal the decision, which follows an informal verbal denial in December. Chambliss, a standout senior transfer, helped lead the team to a 13-2 record and a College Football Playoff appearance, including a semifinal loss to Miami in the Fiesta Bowl. If the appeal fails, Chambliss is expected to pursue a professional career, projected to be a late pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. The NCAA cited a lack of contemporaneous medical notes to support Chambliss' claim of persistent respiratory issues in 2022, which prevented him from playing as a redshirt freshman at Ferris State. Chambliss' impressive performance this season, including a 36-yard, two-touchdown effort in a Sugar Bowl upset win over Georgia, has earned him recognition, finishing eighth in the Heisman Trophy voting. Chambliss' attorney, Tom Mars, expressed disappointment but noted that the Rebels will file an appeal. Mars also hinted at the possibility of taking the case to a Mississippi court, citing a desire to have Chambliss' rights determined by a judiciary rather than NCAA bureaucrats. The decision on whether to pursue this course of action lies with Chambliss and his parents.