Ole Miss defeats Louisville 41-38 behind Trinidad Chambliss' four touchdowns

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Last updated Sep 7, 2026

Ole Miss defeats Louisville 41-38 behind Trinidad Chambliss' four touchdowns
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No. 9 Ole Miss opened its college football season with a 41-38 victory over No. 24 Louisville at Nissan Stadium. Quarterback Trinidad Chambliss led the Rebels, accounting for 396 total yards and four touchdowns. Chambliss completed 21 of 36 passes for 336 yards with three passing scores while adding 60 rushing yards and one touchdown on the ground. Deuce Alexander recorded two 62-yard touchdown receptions in the third quarter, while Caleb Odom added a 35-yard scoring catch. Lucas Carneiro secured the win with a 48-yard field goal as time expired. Louisville quarterback Lincoln Kienholz finished with 376 total yards and three touchdowns in the loss. The win provides Ole Miss with a 1-0 record under coach Pete Golding as the program shifts focus to the remainder of its schedule.

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  • Ole Miss defeated Louisville 41-38 at Nissan Stadium on September 7, 2026.
  • Trinidad Chambliss accounted for 396 total yards and four touchdowns.
  • Deuce Alexander recorded five catches for 159 yards and two touchdowns.
  • Lucas Carneiro kicked the game-winning 48-yard field goal as the clock expired.
  • Louisville quarterback Lincoln Kienholz totaled 376 yards and three touchdowns in the contest.
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Ole Miss opened its season with the kind of quarterback performance that can immediately change the conversation around a player. Against a ranked Louisville team, Trinidad Chambliss repeatedly answered pressure with big plays and delivered again when the game tightened late.

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