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Mississippi Supreme Court panel rejects NCAA appeal, boosting Trinidad Chambliss’ Ole Miss hopes
The Mississippi Supreme Court's decision boosts Trinidad Chambliss' chances to play in 2026 after a state court found medical evidence supporting his eligibility claim.
- On Friday, the Mississippi Supreme Court denied the NCAA's appeal to block Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss from playing during the 2026 college football season, clearing a major legal hurdle.
- Judge Robert Whitwell issued an injunction in February allowing Chambliss to compete after the Athletics Eligibility Subcommittee twice denied his request for a sixth year of eligibility, citing insufficient medical documentation.
- During the 2025 season, the fifth-year senior led the Rebels to a 13-2 record, throwing for 3,937 yards and 22 touchdowns with a 66.1% completion rate while winning the C Spire Conerly Trophy.
- While the legal case remains ongoing, it is unlikely to conclude before the start of next season, effectively securing Chambliss's spot on the Rebels football team for 2026.
- The NCAA maintains it should have "final decision making authority" on eligibility, though this recent order is not the Supreme Court's final decision, leaving the organization room to file for reconsideration.
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Mississippi Supreme Court panel rejects NCAA appeal, boosting Trinidad Chambliss’ Ole Miss hopes
A three-judge panel of the Mississippi Supreme Court denied the NCAA’s appeal on Friday, increasing the chances Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss will play next season.
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Supreme Court won’t block Chambliss from playing while case is appealed
Supreme Court won’t block Chambliss from playing while case is appealed JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – The Mississippi Supreme Court won’t block Trinidad Chambliss from playing football while his case is on appeal. That’s according to a ruling handed down by a three-justice panel on Friday. The National Collegiate Athletic Association was appealing a lower court’s ruling saying the NCAA could not block Chambliss from a sixth year. In February, Judge Ro…
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