Ole Miss Rebels quarterback Trinidad Chambliss took a knee to his side rib area with just over 6 minutes left in the 1st quarter on a running play during the first quarter of Ole Miss vs. Florida. Backup quarterback Deuce Alexander stepped in for the series.
According to Brad Logan, Chambliss was riding a stationary bike on the sideline, looking at the tablet with quarterback coach Joe Judge.
Did Trinidad Chambliss Return to the Game?
Thankfully, for the Rebels, it turned out to be a big injury scare as Chambliss made his way back to the field after warming up during the timeout.
Brad Logan confirmed Chambliss’ return, saying, “Ole Miss QB Trinidad Chambliss is back.”
Since Kewan Lacy is also out for today’s game, Chambliss staying on the field becomes absolutely crucial for the Rebels. They can’t have both their crown jewels on the sideline for the same game. It would have been a very costly injury for the Rebels had Chambliss not returned.
Still, there is always a risk that an injury flares up later in the game. With Ole Miss trailing 10-0 to the Gators in the second quarter, only time will tell whether the Rebels turn it around.
Losing Chambliss would have been a gut punch Ole Miss was not ready for. More than the Rebels, it would have completely derailed the insane progress Chambliss made so far in three weeks to make a frontrunner case for the Heisman Trophy.
Just in the Rebels’ last game against the Tigers, Chambliss finished the night with 363 yards and 2 touchdown passes from his season-total 924 passing yards, 7 passing touchdowns, and 2 interceptions.
Chambliss is already touted as the top player in the country, besides being the hot favorite to win the Heisman this season, as well as to go as the QB1 off the board in the 2027 NFL Draft.
Pete Golding Praises Trinidad Chambliss
Head coach Pete Golding credits all of it to his work ethic.
“He is an elite competitor,” Golding said on the Rich Eisen Show. “People forget, those first two games of last year, he wasn’t the starter. His attention to detail, focus, and the positive leadership on our team. I hope my two boys, you know, one day can be talked about in the way that I talk about him.”
Golding echoed the same fiery praise for Golding right after they held off the LSU Tigers.
“He’s a fierce competitor. I told you before, ‘As long as the ball’s in No. 6’s hands, we’re good.’ Just happy for our guys,” Golding said post-LSU game.
After last week’s emotional high, Ole Miss finds itself staring up at a 17-6 halftime deficit against Florida. Worse? That early first-quarter injury scare for Trinidad Chambliss had the entire sideline holding its breath. They still are, but for a different reason now. Can the Rebels make a comeback in the second half?
With the offense searching for a spark and the pressure squarely on No. 6 to engineer a second-half rescue job, the hype train is officially facing its first real adversity.
Ole Miss vs Florida: Rebels Relieved as Trinidad Chambliss Returns After Injury Scare