If there was any doubt about the upside of Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss
, his play in crunch time during Sunday's 41-38 win over Louisville quickly put it to rest. After Chambliss threw for less than 100 yards and lost a fumble in the first half, the Rebels still held a 10-6 lead heading into the break. However, it was the second half that put the college football world, and likely much of the NFL, on notice.Chambliss threw for more than 250 yards over the final two quarters, tossed three touchdowns, two of which were 60-plus yard scores (both to Deuce Alexander) and tacked on a rushing touchdown. It was such a stellar performance that, statistically, it hasn't been done in a second half by an FBS or NFL player over the last 30 seasons,
as Greg Harvey of OptaSTATS highlighted.
Trinidad Chambliss in the 2nd Half:
— Greg Harvey (@BetweenTheNums) September 7, 2026
-Multiple 60+ Yard Pass TD
-Rush TD
-250+ Pass Yards
No other FBS/NFL player has done that in a second half of a single game over the last 30 seasons (including playoffs). pic.twitter.com/WYrvfd6uhy
As incredible as the unique history is, it's even more impressive considering the magnitude and timing of Chambliss' clutch plays. His first 62-yard touchdown came after Louisville took the lead in the third quarter, and the second one was after Louisville cut the Ole Miss lead to one point.
After Louisville tied the game just before the fourth quarter, Chambliss and Ole Miss responded in less than three minutes, as he tossed a 35-yard score to Caleb Odom to regain the lead. Minutes later, Chambliss scored on a five-yard run, which was followed by Louisville reeling off back-to-back scores to tie the game.
Finally, Chambliss led the Rebels on an eight-play, 40-yard drive in 1:28, including two 15-plus-yard passes to set up Ole Miss to make the game-winning field goal as time expired. Chambliss wrapped up the night with 336 passing yards, 60 rushing yards and four combined touchdowns on a national stage against a top-25 opponent. It's a stellar start for the signal-caller, who cemented himself as a legitimate Heisman Trophy candidate.
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