NCAA challenges ruling that cleared Trinidad Chambliss for 2026 season

The NCAA is appealing a Mississippi court ruling that granted Trinidad Chambliss an additional year of eligibility.Last month, a judge issued a preliminary injunction allowing Chambliss to compete during the 2026 college football season after the NCAA previously denied his request for another year.Chambliss’ legal team argued the quarterback missed the 2022 season while he was playing at Ferris State due to health complications. The NCAA denied the request multiple times, saying documentation from that period did not support granting an additional year of eligibility.After those denials, Chambliss took the case to court, where a Mississippi judge ruled in his favor and allowed him to play another season.Now, the NCAA is asking the Mississippi Supreme Court to review the decision. According to filings first reported by ESPN the organization is requesting the court expedite the case and argues it should have final authority when interpreting and enforcing its eligibility rules.The outcome of the appeal could have major implications for the 2026 season for Ole Miss, as Chambliss emerged as one of college football’s breakout players after transferring from Division II.

UNIVERSITY, Miss. —

The NCAA is appealing a Mississippi court ruling that granted Trinidad Chambliss an additional year of eligibility.

Last month, a judge issued a preliminary injunction allowing Chambliss to compete during the 2026 college football season after the NCAA previously denied his request for another year.

Chambliss’ legal team argued the quarterback missed the 2022 season while he was playing at Ferris State due to health complications. The NCAA denied the request multiple times, saying documentation from that period did not support granting an additional year of eligibility.

After those denials, Chambliss took the case to court, where a Mississippi judge ruled in his favor and allowed him to play another season.

Now, the NCAA is asking the Mississippi Supreme Court to review the decision. According to filings first reported by ESPN the organization is requesting the court expedite the case and argues it should have final authority when interpreting and enforcing its eligibility rules.

The outcome of the appeal could have major implications for the 2026 season for Ole Miss, as Chambliss emerged as one of college football’s breakout players after transferring from Division II.