Austin Simmons Sidelined, Trinidad Chambliss Steps Up for Ole Miss
Hey everyone, here’s the latest update from the world of college football. Big news out of Oxford: Ole Miss quarterback Austin Simmons will not be starting in the Rebels’ game against Arkansas this Friday. Instead, all eyes are on backup quarterback Trinidad Chambliss, who is set to take the first snaps for the Rebels.
Simmons, who has been the team’s starting quarterback, suffered an ankle injury during the Rebels’ Week 2 victory at Kentucky. The injury occurred late in the game when his right ankle bent awkwardly while he was being tackled, forcing him to leave the field. Chambliss stepped in during that game and managed the final six minutes and forty seconds, successfully leading a drive that ran out the clock. For this week, Simmons was not listed on the pregame availability report, confirming that he will sit out as the Rebels host Arkansas.
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Trinidad Chambliss, a standout transfer from Ferris State, is stepping into a big role. He’s been part of the Ole Miss program since the offseason and was a second-team All-American at the Division II level in 2024. Last year, he threw for nearly 3,000 yards and 26 touchdowns, while also rushing for over 1,000 yards and 25 more scores—a true dual-threat quarterback. Chambliss’ decision to join Ole Miss was seen as a bold move to “bet on himself,” especially coming into a program where Simmons had been the go-to quarterback.
Chambliss has already seen action in both of Ole Miss’ previous games. He’s completed four passes for 59 yards and a touchdown while adding 21 rushing yards. Though he had been competing for the backup role alongside AJ Maddox, his development has been impressive. According to offensive coordinator Charlie Weis Jr., Chambliss has grown rapidly in learning the playbook and picking up the pace in practice. Weis described him as a player who “really shows up in competitive situations” and someone capable of moving the ball when it matters most.
The Rebels, ranked No. 13 with a 2-0 record overall and 1-0 in the SEC, are preparing to face an undefeated Arkansas squad. All attention will now be on Chambliss as he takes the reins and makes his first SEC start. It’s a huge opportunity for him to showcase his skills on a bigger stage, and the team is counting on him to maintain momentum while Simmons recovers.
So, this weekend, expect to see Chambliss in the spotlight, running the offense and proving why Lane Kiffin and the coaching staff had confidence in his abilities. Fans are excited, and the storyline of Simmons’ injury and Chambliss’ opportunity adds an extra layer of drama to this SEC showdown. It’s a moment that could define Chambliss’ Ole Miss career if he can rise to the challenge.
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