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Trinidad Chambliss prepares for show down against Lane Kiffin's LSU

CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 5:40 PM

Last updated Sep 15, 2026

Trinidad Chambliss prepares for show down against Lane Kiffin's LSU

Summary

Trinidad Chambliss, starting quarterback for No. 8 Ole Miss, is set to face off against his former coach, Lane Kiffin, and No. 7 LSU on Saturday. Chambliss had a breakout 2025 season, leading the SEC in passing yards and touchdowns, and leading Ole Miss to its first College Football Playoff. He looks to solidify his status as a top quarterback against an LSU defense that has been strong early in the season. This game is significant for both Chambliss and Ole Miss as Kiffin returns to Oxford, presenting an opportunity for Chambliss to shine on a national stage.

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Status Watch

•Chambliss passed for 3,937 yards and 22 touchdowns in 2025.
•Ole Miss previously defeated LSU during Chambliss's breakout season.
•Chambliss leads Ole Miss in a significant match against LSU.
•Kiffin attempted to recruit Chambliss to LSU but he opted to stay at Ole Miss.
•Chambliss already has one game-winning drive in 2026.

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5:40 PMCBS Sports — Trinidad Chambliss primed to upstage ex-coach Lane Kiffin's return to Ole Miss

What they're saying

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Chambliss' breakout 2025 season would have been the talk of college football if not for his coach's antics. Now he has a chance to take the spotlight by force
— CBS Sportsby Shehan Jeyarajah

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