The viability of star Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss playing college football in 2026 is headed to court in Mississippi, according to his lawyer.
Tom Mars told ESPN in a statement Sunday night that he and a noted Mississippi trial lawyer, William Liston, plan to file suit against the NCAA in state court this week for a preliminary injunction that will aim to secure Chambliss’ eligibility for 2026. Liston is also the founder and general counsel for The Grove Collective, Ole Miss’ collective for the school’s athletes.
The NCAA on Friday denied a waiver for a sixth year of eligibility for Chambliss, who finished eighth in voting for the Heisman Trophy.
The NCAA will not comment until a lawsuit is filed. The organization directed ESPN back to its detailed statement from Friday about Chambliss’ waiver request. The organization made it clear that sufficient medical documentation was not provided.
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