"Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss has been granted an extra year of eligibility by a state court judge, who issued an injunction that paves the way for Chambliss to be eligible in 2026. In a ruling that lasted well over an hour on Thursday, Judge Robert Whitwell ruled that Chambliss clearly met the criteria to receive a medical redshirt for a sixth season."
"Whitwell, who has a law degree from Ole Miss and a bachelor's degree as an undergraduate at Delta State, detailed that the NCAA ignored medical evidence in denying Chambliss' waiver and would suffer irreparable harm if denied this year. He concluded that Chambliss submitted adequate medical reference and that the NCAA didn't act in good faith in denying the waiver."
"The crux of Chambliss case is that he was unable to play his second year at Ferris State because he was dealing with respiratory issues. He did not play a snap that season, nor did he dress for games. Both he and his mother, Cheryl, detailed how significant the issues were during the 2022 season, including Chambliss weighing just 176 pounds."
Trinidad Chambliss was granted an extra year of eligibility after a state court judge issued an injunction making him eligible for 2026. Judge Robert Whitwell ruled Chambliss met criteria for a medical redshirt for a sixth season and found the NCAA ignored medical evidence and did not act in good faith. The hearing took place in Lafayette County Chancery Court after the NCAA denied the initial waiver on Jan. 9 and an appeal on Feb. 5; a Feb. 9 reconsideration request was also denied. Chambliss missed his second year at Ferris State due to respiratory issues, did not play or dress, and testified he was told he would be medical redshirted. Coach testimony emphasized NFL draft implications.
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