Overview
- The Ole Miss quarterback said he will return as the Rebels’ starter in 2026 rather than enter the transfer portal if his sixth-year waiver is approved.
- The request, tied to his 2022 season at Division II Ferris State, remains under NCAA review following additional medical documentation and legal filings.
- Lane Kiffin acknowledged Chambliss’s announcement by retweeting his post with a Mississippi flag, cooling speculation about a possible move to LSU.
- ESPN analysts suggested he could be the draft’s third quarterback if he declares, highlighting the first-round implications weighed against a college return.
- Ole Miss is reinforcing its roster, including landing five-star offensive lineman Carius Curne from LSU, as Chambliss prepares for the Jan. 8 CFP semifinal against Miami.