Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss is suing the NCAA for being denied eligibility
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Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss is suing the NCAA after being denied a sixth year of eligibility.
Chambliss’ attorneys are asking a Mississippi judge to issue a preliminary injunction that would allow him to play one combine season, according to multiple reports.
The NCAA officially denied his request for a sixth year of eligibility on Jan. 9 because he and his team could not provide evidence that he is suffering from a “devastating injury or illness” while he is out of action in 2022 due to respiratory issues.
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Mississippi Rebels quarterback Trinidad Chambliss warms up before the game against the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field Nov. 28, 2025. (Photos by Petre Thomas/Imagn)
“In November, Ole Miss filed a waiver request for football player Trinidad Chambliss, seeking to extend his five-year Division I eligibility clock, citing an illness or non-disabling injury. The waiver requires schools to submit medical documentation provided by a treating physician at the time of the student’s injury or illness, which was not provided,” the statement said.
“Documents provided by Ole Miss and the student’s former school include a doctor’s note from his December 2022 visit, which stated the student-athlete was ‘doing very well’ since being seen in August 2022.
“Additionally, the athlete’s former school indicated that it had no medical documentation, injury reports or medical conditions involving the student-athlete at the time and cited “the developmental needs and competitive conditions of our team” as the reason the student-athlete did not play in the 2022-23 season. The waiver request was denied.”
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Mississippi Rebels running back Kewan Lacy (5) celebrates with quarterback Trinidad Chambliss (6) and wide receiver Deuce Alexander (11) after scoring a touchdown against the Mississippi State Bulldogs in the first half at Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field Nov. 28, 2025. (Photos by Petre Thomas/Imagn)
Ole Miss athletic director Keith Carter said the school will appeal the decision.
“We are disappointed with today’s announcement by the NCAA and plan to appeal the decision at the Committee level,” Carter said in a social media post, where he included the flag of Trinidad and Tobago. “Furthermore, we will continue to work closely with representatives of Trinidad on other forms of support.”
Chambliss’ attorney also released a statement that day suggesting that charges may be forthcoming.
“I understand that Ole Miss will file a complaint with the NCAA. However, now there is an opportunity to move this case to the playing field where the rights of Trinidad will be decided by a judge in Mississippi instead of some administrators in Indianapolis who cannot care about the law or doing what is right,” said Tom Mars.
“Pursuing that course is the only decision Trinidad and her parents can make.”
Chambliss and his legal team will go to court in an effort to keep him on the field for the 2026 season.
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Ole Miss Rebels’ Trinidad Chambliss celebrates a touchdown against the Miami Hurricanes in the second quarter during the 2025 College Football Playoff semifinal game at the VRBO Fiesta Bowl at State Farm Stadium Jan. 8, 2026, Glendale, Ariz. (Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
The NCAA referred to its January 9 statement when contacted to respond to the Fox News Digital lawsuit.
Ole Miss came within a quarter of advancing to the NCAA semifinals, losing a thrilling 31-27 game at Miami in the Fiesta Bowl Jan. 8.
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