Ole Miss' Trinidad Chambliss Gets Huge Praise After Beating LSU
Trinidad Chambliss put on a show in Ole Miss' win over LSU, and Kirk Herbstreit says NFL teams have already taken notice.
Ole Miss upset LSU on Saturday, but the standout player from the game was Rebels quarterback Trinidad Chambliss. Chambliss was aggressive from the beginning, going 33 for 48 passing for 363 yards, two touchdowns, and a rushing score. He executed the team's game-winning drive in the fourth quarter, culminating in a 14-yard rushing touchdown.
Analyst Kirk Herbstreit praised Chambliss highly, noting that he met every criterion for a successful quarterback: processing, decision making, accuracy, leadership, and the winning factor. He also explained why Chambliss chose to return to Ole Miss rather than enter the NFL draft after last season. Chambliss received a second-to-fifth round draft grade, which he believes influenced his decision.
He wanted to bring a national title to Ole Miss. Chambliss had an impressive debut season at Ole Miss in 2025, with a passing efficiency of 66.1%, 3,937 yards, 22 touchdowns, and 527 rushing yards and eight rushing touchdowns. Despite being undersized at 6 feet and 205 pounds and being older at 24 years old, his dual-threat ability and efficiency make him attractive to NFL franchises.
However, the increased competition in the NFL might make it challenging for organizations to be comfortable investing a first-round pick in him, even if he continues to perform at this level and brings a national championship to Ole Miss.
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