Jordan Rodgers isn’t leaving much room for debate when it comes to Trinidad Chambliss.
On Monday’s SEC Now marathon broadcast from Day 1 of SEC Media Days in Tampa, the ESPN analyst made a bold call on the Ole Miss quarterback, saying Chambliss is the top signal-caller in the sport and backing it up with a simple message: “I think he’s the best quarterback in the entire country and I don’t think it’s that close,” Rodgers said.
Chambliss, who successfully sued the NCAA to earn a sixth year of college eligibility and will play at Ole Miss in 2026, has already drawn major attention after his breakout run last season. Rodgers pointed to the way Chambliss combined production and efficiency, saying, “There was no quarterback in the country who was more explosive while being efficient. He was top 15 in yards-per-attempt and also protected the ball at an elite rate - something you don’t expect from a guy coming from the FCS level.”
That surge came after Chambliss replaced the injured Austin Simmons in mid-September and took over for the Rebels. From there, he threw for 3,937 yards and 22 touchdowns with just three interceptions, helping Ole Miss finish 13-2 and reach the College Football Playoff semifinals.
Rodgers thinks there’s still more in the tank. “I only expect him to get better,” he added.
“And I mean that - even without (now-LSU coach Lane) Kiffin and (former Ole Miss offensive coordinator) Charlie Weis Jr. I think they reloaded around him.”
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