Overview
- The NCAA on Friday rejected Trinidad Chambliss’ request for a sixth season, citing a lack of contemporaneous medical records from his 2022 absence at Division II Ferris State.
- Chambliss’ lawyers, Tom Mars and William Liston, say they will file in Mississippi state court toward the end of the week seeking a preliminary injunction to secure his 2026 eligibility, while Ole Miss also prepares an NCAA appeal.
- Former Auburn quarterback Deuce Knight signed with Ole Miss on Sunday, giving the Rebels a potential 2026 starter; the Mississippi native was a five-star recruit and had a six-touchdown outing in his lone start against Mercer.
- Ole Miss’ quarterback depth has thinned with early-season starter Austin Simmons transferring to Missouri, positioning Knight to compete for the job if Chambliss remains ineligible.
- Roster churn continues in the portal, with multiple Rebels departing including cornerback Chris Graves, and a report indicates Ole Miss offered Alabama’s Ty Simpson $4 million during its quarterback search.