Trinidad Chambliss enters the 2026 college football season as the most talked‑about returning quarterback, a reputation earned by a 2025 campaign that blended arm strength with unexpected speed.
He logged 133 carries for 527 rushing yards and eight touchdowns, numbers that illustrate a rare ability to break tackles and turn broken plays into scoring chances.
A Dual‑Threat Backfield
Alongside Chambliss, running back Kewan Lacy has emerged as a Heisman hopeful, giving the Ole Miss offense a dynamic two‑player weapon that keeps defenses guessing.
The partnership creates a relentless ground attack that can grind out yards on the edge or explode through the middle, a combination coaches describe as having ‘caviar problems’ — minor imperfections in an otherwise elite unit.
Because of this offensive firepower, analysts expect the Rebels to be a serious contender for a College Football Playoff berth, with the duo’s performance likely to be the decisive factor in tight matchups.
Beyond the statistics, Chambliss’s knack for evading pass rushers and extending plays adds a creative layer that can shift momentum in the fourth quarter, while Lacy’s vision and burst make him a constant threat in the red zone.