Trinidad Chambliss’ tears flow after loss to Miami

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Ole Miss collectively embodied resilience like few others during an emotional and heart-stopping time College Football Playoff run. The Rebels were thrust into unprecedented adversity when Lane Kiffin announced that he was he’s going to LSU shortly after the end of the regular season. Defensive coordinator Pete Golding was promoted to full-time head coach, and constant distractions revolved around Oxford. Fortunately, the team had a leader on the field who was experienced in overcoming daunting obstacles.

A year ago, Trinidad Chambliss celebrated its second Division II national championship with Ferris State. Four months ago, he was the backup quarterback at Ole Miss. He is now one of the players most credited with the program’s best campaign in six decades. He’ll start to appreciate all he’s accomplished this season, but the Second Team All-SEC selection still hurts right now.

After a heartbreaking 31-27 loss to Miami in the CFP semifinals, Chambliss released what is likely months worth of emotion via the FADE X account. Tears streamed down his faceas confetti filled State Farm Stadium Thursday night. The 23-year-old cemented his stardom on some of the biggest stages the sport has to offer, leading the Rebels to a huge comeback over Georgia in the Sugar Bowl and putting them in position for a monumental win against the Hurricanes in the Fiesta Bowl.

Chambliss again showed his admirable composure, using his legs to extend the play and push Ole Miss down the field. He connected with Dae’Quan Wright for a 24-yard touchdown pass, then connected with Caleb Odom for the ensuing two-point conversion, giving the team a 27-24 lead with 3:13 remaining. A trip to the national championship was within reach, but Carson Beck and Miami are looking for their own storybook ending.

The former Georgia CB, who was unable to compete in last year’s CFP, led the winning drive. Trinidad Chambliss once again activated his superhero powers, but his Hail Mary attempt was unsuccessful. He finished with a 62.2 completion percentage, 277 passing yards and one touchdown in the loss.

Since Chambliss is currently waiting for the NCAA to grant him a retroactive medical redshirt for the 2022 campaign, it’s possible he just threw his last college pass. If so, then the SEC Rookie of the Year certainly made sure to leave a lasting impression on college football fans across the country. He was the leader. Oxford didn’t know it was needed, and now both sides just hope this illustrious alliance can continue for another season.





2026-01-09 08:02:00

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