Trinidad Chambliss did not get Ole Miss past Miami on Thursday in the College Football Playoff. But he did convert thousands of fans into believers in his talent.
The Ole Miss quarterback did all he could to get the Rebels over the hump against the Hurricanes at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz. Chambliss made huge plays down the stretch, including a go-ahead touchdown pass to Dae’Quan Wright that gave Ole Miss a 27-24 lead with just over three minutes remaining.
TRINIDAD CHAMBLISS MIGHT BE THE BEST QB IN THE 2026 DRAFT 🔥
— Polymarket Football (@PolymarketBlitz) January 9, 2026
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Miami QB Carson Beck answered with a rushing touchdown of his own with 18 seconds left to put the Hurricanes back on top. Chambliss made two quick strikes to get Ole Miss into Miami territory, but ran out of time to make a game-winning play.
Chambliss did win over several armchair scouts. Many fans expressed that Chambliss, who is lobbying to be eligible for one more season at Ole Miss, was talented enough to be a top pick in the upcoming NFL draft.
Trinidad Chambliss should absolutely think about entering the draft after the way he’s played in the #CFBPlayoff
— Chase Daniel (@ChaseDaniel) January 9, 2026
Light QB draft… https://t.co/0K684laUMR
Trinidad Chambliss is going to save a NFL franchise. pic.twitter.com/kBI4f1m39Q
— Polymarket Football (@PolymarketBlitz) January 9, 2026
Trinidad Chambliss, your mission – should you choose to accept it – is to be given 50 million dollars by the New York Jets.
— Brett Kollmann (@BrettKollmann) January 9, 2026
Trinidad Chambliss turns 24 years old in August. It’s a weak QB class. Why is he even petitioning the NCAA for another year of eligibility?
— Chad Forbes (@NFLDraftBites) January 9, 2026
The Ole Miss star finished Thursday’s contest with 277 yards and a touchdown on a 24/37 passing clip.
Chambliss announced Monday that he was returning to Ole Miss, so long as the NCAA approves his appeal for a medical redshirt waiver, which would give him one final year of eligibility. Fans seem to believe, however, that losing his eligibility wouldn’t be the worst thing in the world.
Chambliss went from playing Division II football to having the attention of NFL scouts looking for a franchise savior at QB.
