Ole Miss QB Trinidad Chambliss injures his left thigh at No. 21 Florida but returns to game

Gainesville, Fla. (AP) — Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss suffered a left thigh injury during the first quarter of Saturday's game against No. 21 Florida. However, he returned to the field on the next series. Chambliss was tackled on an 11-yard scramble on a third-and-12 play, which resulted in him taking a shot to the ribs.

Despite the injury, he managed to walk to the sideline and then sat on the bench. Trainers worked on his thigh, and afterward, he used an exercise bike before resuming play from the sideline. Chambliss, who was a Heisman Trophy front-runner, even threw a pass during his return. The Florida Gators led 10-0 before Chambliss' injury.

Florida scored on their opening possession, and Ole Miss ran four consecutive times, with backup JT Lindsey gaining five yards. They failed to get a first down on fourth-and-1, giving Florida the ball back in good field position. Florida kicked a field goal to extend their lead. Chambliss' injury occurred during the following possession. Ole Miss was playing without star running back Kewan Lacy, who had a shoulder injury.