Overview
- Chambliss agreed to re-sign with Ole Miss for 2026 if granted a sixth year, saying on SportsCenter that he "owes it to Ole Miss."
- Ole Miss and attorney Tom Mars resubmitted the waiver on Dec. 22 with extensive medical records and a physician’s letter after initial NCAA pushback on documentation.
- Some insiders report growing pessimism about approval, though a final decision has not been issued and the program hopes for resolution this week.
- The compressed January transfer window and upcoming evaluation events heighten the urgency of a ruling that could shape roster, portal, and NIL decisions.
- Ole Miss is recruiting contingency options such as Auburn quarterback Deuce Knight, while former starter Austin Simmons has entered the portal and committed to Missouri.