Georgia-Ole Miss Just Got a Whole Lot Bigger: Trinidad Chambliss Returns for One More Shot
Georgia’s 2026 football schedule was already loaded with tough matchups, but now it features a game that could define the Bulldogs’ season-and maybe even their national title hopes. That’s because Trinidad Chambliss, the electrifying Ole Miss quarterback who torched Georgia in last year’s College Football Playoff, is officially back.
After a prolonged eligibility battle with the NCAA, Chambliss has been granted one more year to lead the Rebels. And that changes everything.
A Familiar Foe Returns
This wasn’t supposed to be the headline game on Georgia’s schedule. With Chambliss presumed out of eligibility, the road trip to Oxford looked like a challenge, but not a nightmare. That’s no longer the case.
Chambliss isn’t just another talented quarterback. He’s the kind of player who can single-handedly tilt the field.
Georgia fans know that all too well. The Bulldogs saw him twice last season-once in the regular season, and again in the College Football Playoff.
Georgia took the first matchup, but even in that win, Chambliss carved up the defense. And in the rematch, he was the difference-maker, leading Ole Miss to a statement victory that knocked Georgia out of title contention.
Now, Georgia has to go into Vaught-Hemingway Stadium and try to slow him down again. That’s no small task.
Why This Game Just Became the One to Circle
There are plenty of marquee games on Georgia’s 2026 slate, but this one now carries a different kind of weight. It’s not just about SEC standings or playoff implications-though those will absolutely be on the line. It’s about redemption.
The Bulldogs wanted another shot at Ole Miss. Now they get it, and they’ll have to earn it against the same quarterback who ended their season last time around.
Yes, Georgia is still talented enough to win this game. They’ve reloaded, as they always do, and they’ll have the benefit of experience and motivation.
But this won’t be a walk. Chambliss is a proven game-breaker, and he’s returning to a team that already knows how to beat Georgia on the biggest stage.
The Golding Factor
There’s one variable that could work in Georgia’s favor: Pete Golding. The former defensive coordinator is entering his first full season as Ole Miss head coach. He helped guide the Rebels to a deep postseason run, but there’s always an adjustment period when a coordinator takes over the top job.
Will Golding be able to sustain the momentum? Will the Rebels’ offense still hum with the same rhythm?
Those are fair questions. But with Chambliss under center, Ole Miss has a high floor-and a sky-high ceiling.
Revenge, But Not Just for the Sake of It
There’s no question Georgia would’ve preferred to face a Chambliss-less Ole Miss squad. But if you’re going to chase a championship, you want to go through the best. And right now, Chambliss is one of the best.
If Georgia can go into Oxford and come out with a win, especially against the quarterback who handed them one of their most painful losses in recent memory, it won’t just be a big win-it’ll be a statement.
Circle the date. Georgia vs. Ole Miss just became must-watch football.