Get locked in with the Rebels weekdays at 7AM ET/6AM CT with Steven Willis on the Locked on Ole Miss podcast
Ole Miss fans are on edge as Trinidad Chambliss’ eligibility hearing in Pittsboro, Mississippi could decide the Rebels’ College Football Playoff hopes. Steven Willis dissects the high-stakes legal battle with the NCAA, revealing how a denied medical redshirt—hinging on bureaucratic record-keeping between D2 and D1 levels—puts the Rebels’ national championship ambitions in suspense. Is the NCAA’s stance justifiable, or is this another case of big government overreach threatening a star quarterback’s career?
With five Rebels heading to the NFL Combine, but notable omissions including Trinidad Chambliss, roster dynamics are shifting. Steven Willis spotlights the heated competition for Ole Miss’s coveted No. 1 jersey between Deuce Alexander and Johntay Cook, player retention wins over pro departures, and how Pete Golding’s revamped squad is primed for a title run if Chambliss returns. Can Ole Miss capitalize on its most talented roster yet, or will NCAA hurdles derail their championship dream?