Sources: Ole Miss, QB Trinidad Chambliss reach deal for '26 - ESPN

Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss has agreed to a new deal that would have him return to the Rebels in 2026, if the NCAA approves his pending waiver for a sixth season of eligibility, sources told ESPN on Monday.

In Chambliss' first season at Ole Miss, the former Division II star has led the No. 6 Rebels to a 13-1 record, the best season in school history.

The Rebels play No. 10 Miami in Thursday's College Football Playoff semifinal at the Vrbo Fiesta Bowl (7:30 p.m. ET, ESPN).

After taking over for injured starter Austin Simmons in the third game, Chambliss never relinquished the starting job. He completed 66.4% of his passes for 3,660 yards with 21 touchdowns and three interceptions this season. He ran for 520 yards with eight scores.

He was named the SEC Newcomer of the Year and was eighth in Heisman Trophy voting.

Chambliss hasn't slowed down in the CFP. He completed 30 of 46 passes for 362 yards with two touchdowns in the Rebels' 39-34 upset of No. 3 Georgia in a CFP quarterfinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl on New Year's Day.

There was speculation that Chambliss might enter the transfer portal and join former coach Lane Kiffin at LSU. Offensive coordinator Charlie Weis Jr. will also coach at LSU next season.

A native of Grand Rapids, Michigan, the lightly recruited Chambliss started his college career at Ferris State, where he helped the Bulldogs win Division II national championships in 2022 and 2024.

It's still unclear whether Chambliss will be eligible to play for the Rebels in 2026. Ole Miss filed a waiver petition for him to receive a sixth year of eligibility Nov. 16, and a decision will ultimately be made by the NCAA Committee on Student-Athlete Reinstatement. There were indications last month that the