It's official. Ole Miss football QB Trinidad Chambliss finally got his long-fought win against the NCAA for an additional year of eligibility.
The NCAA had initially denied his waiver for extended eligibility in 2026, claiming that he did not have enough medical documentation for a medical redshirt in 2022 at Ferris State.
On Thursday, the NCAA and the QB finally went head-to-head in the Calhoun County courthouse in the town of Pittsboro, Miss., where the judge ruled in favor of the QB.
In the ruling that lasted over an hour, Judge Robert Whitwell ruled that Chambliss clearly met the criteria to receive a medical redshirt for a sixth season, granting him an injunction that makes him eligible to play in the 2026 season.
Breaking: Ole Miss QB Trinidad Chambliss has been granted a sixth season of eligibility by a Mississippi state court judge, clearing the way for him to play in 2026.
— ESPN (@espn) February 12, 2026
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"Whitwell detailed that the NCAA ignored medical evidence in denying Chambliss' waiver and the quarterback would suffer irreparable harm if denied this year. The judge concluded that Chambliss submitted adequate medical reference and that the NCAA didn't act in good faith in denying the waiver," ESPN's Pete Thamel wrote.
The testimonies also worked in Chambliss' favor, essentially denying each claim that the NCAA made in the document they submitted ahead of the hearing, arguing why he shouldn't get an additional year in 2026.
Chambliss' testimony, stating Ferris State head coach had clearly said that he had to redshirt due to respiratory issues, medically crossed the NCAA's claim of lack of medical evidence.
Plus, Ole Miss coach Joe Judge's testimony on how much it would help Chambliss in the eyes of the NFL for his draft prospects to return to Ole Miss in 2026 showed irreparable harm, something that NCAA also argued Chambliss's case didn't have.
Chambliss's return completely turns the tide for Ole Miss. The Rebels were in flux regarding their QB situation. Now that they know their star QB would be returning for another season, they can finally focus on getting that unfinished run to the National Championship this season.