Ole Miss was heading to Glendale hunting for two wins to reach the mountaintop. Instead, they’ve already bagged a third—the 2026 return of Trinidad Chambliss.
Don't get it wrong, his waiver for a sixth-year extension is still in limbo, waiting for approval from the NCAA.
But that didn't stop Chambliss from pledging his commitment to Ole Miss for 2026, if his extension gets approved.
It's either Ole Miss or NFL for Trinidad Chambliss in 2026
Yahoo Sports' Ross Dellenger reported "QB Trinidad Chambliss agreed to a new deal with Ole Miss contingent on him having his eligibility waiver request granted."
QB Trinidad Chambliss agreed to a new deal with Ole Miss contingent on him having his eligibility waiver request granted, sources tell @YahooSports.
— Ross Dellenger (@RossDellenger) January 5, 2026
School officials are hoping this week for a resolution to the waiver seeking a 6th year. His dad told us that he’s "confident."
The college football insider further mentioned how the much-awaited decision is expected to come soon, possibly this week.
"School officials are hoping this week for a resolution to the waiver seeking a 6th year."
Chambliss's dad was also "confident" about the approval. So is his attorney Tom Mars.
"For those who may be interested, this excerpt from a second letter that was sent to the NCAA earlier today explains the gist of why the waiver request filed on behalf of Trinidad Chambliss plainly satisfies the requirements of the applicable, legally enforceable NCAA Bylaw," Mars tweeted, hoping to get the pressure up on the NCAA to make the call.
Now, the whole of Oxford would be mirroring that confidence, since they know where Chambliss' heart is.
Chambliss seeking another year in college football instantly ignited anxiety in the Rebel nation about the QB choosing to transfer to LSU and spend another year playing under Kiffin.
The rumors of him entering the transfer portal the moment he gets the approval were everywhere.
However, Ole Miss's recent history was a lesson enough for Chambliss to know the only solution for noise like this was commitment.
Now, the all the focus can be on Ole Miss taking on Miami in the Fiesta Bowl semifinals this Friday.