Lawyers for QB Chambliss sue NCAA in Mississippi court

Lawyers representing Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss sued the NCAA on Friday, asking a judge in the Chancery Court of Lafayette County, Mississippi, for preliminary and permanent injunctions that would allow him to play one more season for the Rebels.

The NCAA denied Chambliss a waiver for a sixth year of eligibility on Jan. 9, ruling that Ole Miss officials and Chambliss didn’t provide adequate medical evidence by a treating physician that showed he was suffering from an «incapacitating injury or illness,» which is required for approval of a waiver.

Chambliss claimed he dealt with persistent respiratory issues as a sophomore at Division II Ferris State in 2022, which is why he didn’t play that season.

Austin Simmons in the third game of the season, Chambliss threw for 3,937 yards and 22 touchdowns, leading the No. 6 Rebels to the CFP semifinals, where they lost to No. 10 Miami 31-27 in the Vrbo Fiesta Bowl on Jan. 8.

Chambliss also ran for 527 yards with eight scores, helping him finish eighth in Heisman Trophy voting. He was named SEC Newcomer of the Year.