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Reports Expect Ole Miss to Start Trinidad Chambliss at QB vs. Washington State

Lane Kiffin says the starter has not been named, with Austin Simmons still short of full clearance after an ankle injury.

Mississippi Rebels quarterback Trinidad Chambliss (6) reacts after defeating the LSU Tigers at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

Overview

  • On3 reports Chambliss is expected to make his fourth straight start Saturday, though Kiffin told reporters the team is still evaluating.
  • Chambliss has led three consecutive wins with three straight 300-yard passing games, elevating Ole Miss to 5-0.
  • The Ferris State transfer threw for 314 yards and ran for 71 in a 24-19 upset of then-No. 4 LSU, earning AP National Player of the Week.
  • Since taking over, he has totaled 1,033 passing yards, 266 rushing yards, and seven touchdowns against two interceptions.
  • Simmons opened the season as the starter and is "close to 100 percent," and Kiffin has said he could regain the job when fully healthy; Ole Miss hosts Washington State on Oct. 11 before visiting No. 10 Georgia on Oct. 18.