The college football offseason is in a relatively low-news cycle. However, Thursday dropped a big new bomb.
It was reported that the NCAA, a month after being overruled, has decided to appeal the Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss case. This now puts Chambliss’ 2026 in jeopardy as the NCAA aims to push this case further.
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Chambliss was granted an injunction in February on the basis that the NCAA ignored “evidence” of Chambliss’ medical circumstances. He missed an entire season at Ferris State due to this before transferring to Ole Miss.
Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss talks with supporters after the hearing of Chambliss in his lawsuit against the NCAA at Calhoun County Courthouse in Pittsboro, Miss., on Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026. Chambliss was granted a preliminary injunction against the NCAA.
However, there were some questionable circumstances stemming from the court. For one, the judge presiding over it is an Ole Miss alumnus.
The other concern was the allegation that Chambliss signed a football for the judge during recess. These aspects might raise questions, given the circumstances of the judge’s ruling.
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The NCAA might aim to ensure a conflict of interest to get their case heard. They reportedly want this case to be moved quickly.
If the appeals court rules in favor of NCAA, Chambliss and Ole Miss will lose out on his college football season in 2026. He will also have his professional career in jeopardy, as he didn’t participate in the NFL Scouting Combine.
There will be some twists and turns, potentially in the NCAA vs. Chambliss. Will the NCAA win this appeal?
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