Ole Miss launches final gambit against NCAA to keep Trinidad Chambliss in 2026 lineup

Ole Miss football was just getting started when they called out the NCAA for being "indefensible."

They were preparing for a curveball for the NCAA in the Trinidad Chambliss saga.

On Monday, the Rebels pulled their ace in the hole and filed for reconsideration over their denial of Chambliss's waiver.

Ole Miss files for reconsideration

“Ole Miss today filed to the NCAA a *reconsideration* over the denial of QB Trinidad Chambliss’ eligibility waiver and appeal, sources tell @YahooSports,” Dellenger said.

This type of request is made when a school or player has new information or evidence related to the case at hand.

The evidence dates back to 2022—the same year Chambliss claims a medical redshirt at Ferris State and the NCAA claims a lack of proof.

Looks like Ole Miss has some solid proof now.

"Ole Miss’s reconsideration is expected to focus on unearthed evidence over Chambliss’s 2022 season at Ferris State, where he believes he was entitled to a medical redshirt related to a severe case of tonsillitis," Dellenger further states.

Chambliss's attorney, Tom Mars, filed a 91-page draft and forwarded it to the NCAA on Dec. 22, including documentation of Chambliss's tonsillitis surgery.

"Mars included documents from Dr. Anthony Howard, an ear, nose and throat specialist who treated Trinidad for the condition in December 2022. Ultimately, Howard determined the quarterback suffered from 'enlarged tonsils' and other ailments that limited his ability to play in 2022," Dellenger noted.

Despite that, the NCAA didn't budge on Chambliss not having enough medical documentation to claim a medical redshirt, even during his appeal consideration.

The NCAA is clear and rather firm on its stance on the Rebels' QB. Even with Ole Miss filing for reconsideration, the NCAA's decision on it is already a writing on the wall.