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Ole Miss fans now know why Trinidad Chambliss didn't jump LSU ship with Lane Kiffin

Chambliss knew what he was doing.
Ole Miss Rebels quarterback Trinidad Chambliss (6) signals a first down after his run against the Miami Hurricanes during their Vrbo Fiesta Bowl matchup at State Farm Stadium on Jan. 8, 2026.
Ole Miss Rebels quarterback Trinidad Chambliss (6) signals a first down after his run against the Miami Hurricanes during their Vrbo Fiesta Bowl matchup at State Farm Stadium on Jan. 8, 2026. | Joe Rondone/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

One particular answer from Trinidad Chambliss's interview plastered a huge grin on every Ole Miss fans' face.

Chambliss never even felt the need to mince his words as he picked the obvious side from his present head coach, and the one who everyone thought he shared a special connection with.

The guy literally fought with the NCAA and even dragged them to court for playing another year with the head coach, so the answer was basically written on the wall.

Trinidad Chambliss's indirect snub at Lane Kiffin

"The personalities are a little different than our old coach and Coach Golding. I’d say he’s more of a team guy," Chambliss said when asked about the better coach from Lane Kiffin and Pete Golding.

Under Golding, Chambliss led just a few games, mainly in the post season, and still got more Heisman hype that he deserved than he did in the entire season with Lane Kiffin.

And now, Chambliss is already a Heisman favorite before the season even starts. And that is exactly why the team guy comment was a personal jab towards Kiffin.

"We really value his leadership, whatever he says. He shows you faster than I can tell you. He leads by his actions, and we really appreciate that," Chambliss added.

“He’s show you faster than I can tell you. He leads by his actions, and we really appreciate that.”

Around here in Oxford, Kiffin has a permanent bullseye on his back. So when a snub comes particularly from a QB he developed himself, it becomes that much more cinematic.

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