Ole Miss releases statement after Trinidad Chambliss granted eligibility via injunction
By Andrew Olson
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The 2026 college football season is months away, but Ole Miss picked up a big win. On Thursday, Judge Robert Whitwell granted Trinidad Chambliss a preliminary injunction in his lawsuit against the NCAA, clearing the way for the star quarterback to play for the Rebels in 2026.
After Whitwell’s ruling, Ole Miss athletics released a statement via social media.
“We are excited for Trinidad and grateful to Judge Whitwell for making the right decision today,” the statement reads. “We appreciate the thoughtful consideration given to this matter and for the court’s recognition of the circumstances surrounding Trinidad’s case. We believe this outcome affirms what we have maintained throughout this process that Trinidad deserves the opportunity to compete and complete his collegiate career on the field.
“Trinidad has demonstrated tremendous perseverance, character and commitment to his teammates, this university and college football. We remain fully supportive of him and his legal team, who have worked diligently to ensure his eligibility was fairly evaluated. Ole Miss Athletics will continue to advocate for our student-athletes and support them in pursuing every opportunity afforded to them under the rules and the law.”
Chambliss joined Ole Miss ahead of the 2025 season and led the Rebels to their first College Football Playoff appearance. The NCAA did not recognize 2022 as a medical redshirt season for Chambliss and denied a hardship waiver through its request and appeal process, leading Chambliss to file a lawsuit in Mississippi state court. The preliminary injunction, which can be appealed, prevents the NCAA from ruling Chambliss ineligible for 2026 while in effect.
The NCAA also released a statement, which can be read here.
Statement from Ole Miss Athletics. pic.twitter.com/ri5W9kqa8t
— Ole Miss Athletics (@OleMissSports) February 13, 2026
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