Trinidad Chambliss isn’t done yet-not by a long shot.
The Ole Miss quarterback, who just led the Rebels to one of the most memorable seasons in program history, is now taking his fight for a sixth year of eligibility to court. After the NCAA denied his request for an additional season last week, Chambliss and his legal team have officially filed a lawsuit in Mississippi state court, seeking an injunction that would allow him to return to the field in 2026.
The suit was filed in the Chancery Court of Lafayette County, located in Oxford-the home of Ole Miss. That’s a key detail, because in Mississippi, chancery courts are the only courts authorized to grant injunctions. In other words, if Chambliss is going to get back on the field, this is the legal avenue that gives him a shot.
Let’s rewind for a second. Chambliss was the driving force behind Ole Miss’s 2025 campaign, a season that saw the Rebels break through to the College Football Playoff semifinals.
It was a historic run, capped by a hard-fought loss to Miami on January 8. Just one day later, the NCAA issued its decision to deny Chambliss’s waiver request for a sixth year-a request that had been in the system for months.
Now, a week removed from that denial, Chambliss is pushing forward with legal action. The lawsuit, filed on Friday, doesn’t mince words.
It describes the NCAA’s decision as “bad-faith, unreasonable and arbitrary.” It also includes documentation of Chambliss’s medical history, backed by letters from physicians, to support the claim that his situation warrants an exception.
This next step had been anticipated. One of Chambliss’s attorneys, Tom Mars, had previously indicated that a legal challenge was likely if the NCAA didn’t reverse course. Now that challenge is officially underway.
For Chambliss, this isn’t just about another year of football-it’s about finishing what he started. For Ole Miss, it’s about potentially getting back the quarterback who helped elevate the program to new heights. And for the college football world, it’s another high-profile case in the ongoing debate over eligibility, fairness, and how the NCAA handles individual circumstances.
Now, it’s a waiting game. Chambliss, his legal team, and the Ole Miss football program will be watching closely as the court considers the injunction. If granted, it could open the door for one more season of Chambliss in Oxford-a possibility that, just a week ago, seemed all but closed.
Stay tuned. This one’s far from over.