"The Mississippi Supreme Court released the ruling on Friday and did not offer any details behind the decision. The Chambliss case will continue, but it's unlikely to be concluded before the end of next season, which means he's expected to play for the Rebels."
"Chambliss received an injunction from state court in February that ruled he was eligible for an extra season. The NCAA filed an appeal in early March, with the claim that the organization should have 'final decision making authority' on its own eligibility rules."
"Judge Robert Whitwell ruled in favor of Chambliss for a sixth year of eligibility in a decision that took more than 90 minutes to read. He determined that the NCAA ignored medical documentation from his second season at Ferris State that showed he was not ready to play medically."
Trinidad Chambliss, Ole Miss quarterback, has cleared a significant legal hurdle to play in 2026 as the Mississippi Supreme Court denied an NCAA petition. The case will continue but is unlikely to conclude before next season. Chambliss received an injunction in February, ruling him eligible for an extra season. The NCAA's appeal claimed it should have final authority on eligibility rules. Chambliss had a standout season, leading Ole Miss to College Football Playoff wins and winning SEC Newcomer of the Year.
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