Trinidad Chambliss’ tears stream after Ole Miss’ loss to Miami

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

A year ago, Trinidad Chambliss was celebrating his second Division II national championship with Ferris State. Four months ago, he was the backup quarterback at Ole Miss. Now, he is one of the players most responsible for the program’s best campaign in six decades. He will come to appreciate everything he accomplished this season, but right now, the Second-Team All-SEC selection is still hurting.

Following a gut-wrenching 31-27 loss versus Miami in the CFP Semifinal, Chambliss was releasing what was likely months’ worth of emotion, via the FADE X account. Tears poured down his face, while confetti filled State Farm Stadium on 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 tremendous comeback over Georgia in the Sugar Bowl and putting them in position for a monumental victory versus the Hurricanes in the Fiesta Bowl.

Trinidad Chambliss is an absolute DOG and left it all out on the field

A Star was Born this playoff run. #FiestaBowl

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— FADE (@FadeAwayMedia) January 9, 2026

Chambliss displayed his admirable composure yet again, using his legs to extend plays and push Ole Miss downfield. He connected with Dae’Quan Wright for a 24-yard touchdown pass and then linked up with Caleb Odom for the subsequent two-point conversion, giving the team a 27-24 lead with 3:13 remaining. A trip to the national championship was in reach, but Carson Beck and Miami are seeking their own storybook ending.

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

Since Chambliss is currently waiting on the NCAA to grant him a retroactive medical redshirt for the 2022 campaign, it is possible he just threw his final pass in college. If so, then the SEC Newcomer of the Year certainly made sure to leave a lasting impression on college football fans around the country. He was the leader Oxford did not know it needed, and now, both sides just hope this glorious union can continue for another season.

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