Trinidad Chambliss didn’t just help Ole Miss beat LSU. He gave the Rebels the kind of performance that turns a big-stage game into a statement.
In a matchup that had been building for a long time, Ole Miss held off the Tigers, 32-24, in a game that actually lived up to the hype. Chambliss was the difference, throwing for 363 yards and two touchdowns while going 33-of-48.
The Rebels came out flying and built a 24-7 halftime lead, with Chambliss turning in a first half that was as sharp as any quarterback could hope for in a game like this. He was 21-of-27 for 248 yards and two touchdowns before the break.
LSU made things tougher in the second half by bringing more pressure, and Chambliss wasn’t as precise after intermission. But when the game tightened, he came through on the final drive when Ole Miss needed him most.
After the win, Chambliss spoke with Holly Rowe and made it clear what he thinks of the skepticism around the Rebels.
“We don’t quit,” Chambliss said. “A lot of people may doubt us; they always doubt Ole Miss.
I don’t know why. We are here now; we are here to compete.”
The game carried extra attention because of former Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin leading LSU, and the SEC schedule had put this one on the calendar from the start. Chambliss may still feel like people are doubting the Rebels, but after this showing, it’s going to be a lot harder to keep doing that.
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