With the NCAA denying Trinidad Chambliss's appeal, the other shoe finally dropped for the QB yesterday, though it was merely pro forma.
Everyone in the building already knew what it was going to be the moment the NCAA dropped the news of considering Chambliss's appeal.
Because either way, it doesn't change much for the Rebels' QB; he is at the same crossroads he was yesterday, prepared with his leagal team to take it to the court.
The verdict that matters now is the one that will come on Jan. 12. Until then, the NCAA's denial isn't changing a thing for Chambliss.
2026 way-too-early QB board loves Trinidad Chambliss
College football analysts still love him as the top returning QBs for the 2026 season.
SEC unfiltered's Cole Thompson has Trinidad Chambliss at No. 1 on his 2026 way-too-early QB board, whereas Chris Philips has him at No. 2, right behind Texas's Arch Manning at No. 1.
2026 Way Too Early Quarterback Rankings via @CPhilly19 & @MrColeThompson
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Were Chambliss to return, he would undoubtedly be one of the best signal-callers next season. CBS Sports' Cody Nagel is on the same page with that, even going a step further, saying that Chambliss's return would put Ole Miss's 2026 QB room squarely in the conversation for deepest in the country.
"Chambliss would be one of the top returning players in college football after throwing 3,927 yards and 22 touchdowns in 2025, while adding 520 rushing yards and eight scores, fueling the Rebels' College Football Playoff run."
All eyes will be on the verdict that comes out of the Chancery Court of Lafayette County in Mississippi on Feb. 12.
It will decide whether Chambliss stays on top of the top returning QBs board, or moves on to be a top QB prospect in the 2026 NFL Draft board.