"He transferred to Ole Miss in May from Division II Ferris State, where he typically played in front of about 5,000 people. On Saturday, in front of 67,737 people -- the fourth-largest crowd in Vaught-Hemingway Stadium -- Chambliss led the Rebels to a 24-19 win against No. 4 LSU, pushing undefeated Ole Miss (5-0) into the College Football Playoff race and making a case to be the Rebels' full-time starter."
""This is a really cool story," Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin said. "I like good stories. Here's a little, short kid from Division II, going against Nussmeier and the mighty Tigers with Ole Miss. It was really cool." Chambliss became the first SEC player with 300 pass yards and 50 rush yards in three consecutive games over the past 30 years."
Trinidad Chambliss transferred to Ole Miss from Division II Ferris State after not receiving Division I scholarships out of high school. He started in place of injured Austin Simmons and completed 23-of-39 passes for 314 yards and one touchdown while rushing 14 times for 71 yards. Chambliss led Ole Miss to a 24-19 victory over No. 4 LSU before 67,737 fans, moving the Rebels to 5-0 and into College Football Playoff consideration. He became the first SEC player in 30 years with three straight games of 300 passing and 50 rushing yards. Coach Lane Kiffin praised Chambliss and left the starting role undecided entering a bye week. Ole Miss committed 14 penalties for 109 yards.
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