Locked In and Leading: Chambliss Guides No. 6 Ole Miss to a 49–0 Masterclass in Focus

OXFORD, Miss. –  This is what great teams do in November. No. 6 Ole Miss left no doubt Saturday in a 49–0 rout of The Citadel, a performance that saw senior quarterback Trinidad Chambliss look every bit the leader of a playoff-caliber team. The Rebels improved to 9–1 on the season, checking every box Lane Kiffin could have asked for — execution, efficiency, and rhythm.

A week after a sluggish offensive showing against South Carolina, Chambliss delivered the kind of bounce-back effort his head coach had been looking for. Kiffin challenged his quarterback to be more efficient through the air and less reliant on his legs — and Chambliss responded with one of his sharpest performances of the year, completing 29 of 33 passes for 333 yards and three touchdowns. His precision was the catalyst for a Rebel offense that rolled up 603 total yards and scored touchdowns on five of its first six possessions.

The Rebels have two massive SEC matchups left on their schedule and the chance of playoffs are looming large.

After the game, Chambliss talked about his coach’s plan for him to work on being more efficient in this game.

– Chambliss on being more efficient this week

Against South Carolina, Chambliss recorded just 159 yards passing, after throwing for 250+ in every other game he’s started.

“I knew this week I wanted to be very technical with every technique and my mechanics and whatnot,” Chambliss explained. “And make sure that I was playing sharp no matter who we’re playing, no matter what the opponent. So it felt good to be better out there today.”

Even as the Rebels built an early lead, the focus never shifted from execution. When tight end Dae’Quan Wright went down early with a shoulder injury, Chambliss leaned on the team’s depth and the “next man up” mentality that Kiffin preaches.

– Chambliss on the tight end room

Rhythm is always crucial for a quarterback and his offense, especially as the season begins to move toward a potential playoff berth.

“That’s very important, especially where we are in the season,” Chambliss explained. “Later on in the season, that’s when you really want to be sharp and in the same groove and just execute at a high level. After the regular season, then it’s postseason and those are the games that really matter and those are the games that you really want to win.”

Embraced by Oxford and Ole Miss

Since being named starting quarterback for the Rebels, Trinidad Chambliss has seen the support he’s received from the community of Oxford and Ole Miss fans. The city has fully embraced him as their own by using the Trinidad and Tobago flag as a symbol of support. You see these flags waving all over campus and even on the Square.

But now there is another way of showing love.

Recently a YouTube channel called Portal House Studios uploaded an AI-generated song called “Ole Miss on Island Time.” The song embraces Trinidad and his way of play for the Rebels. Tonight the song rang out through Vaught-Hemingway after Chambliss threw a one-yard passing touchdown to Caleb Odom.

In case you’ve not heard the song, here it is:

#olemissfootball got Trinidad Chambliss…now we are living on island time! @Lane_Kiffin pic.twitter.com/mFmOlUdwyN

— Portal House Studios (@PortalHouseDoor) October 1, 2025

– Chambliss on his song

Chambliss also described his gratitude for the spoke on how grateful he is for the support he is receiving.

– Chambliss on the support of the Oxford community

Facing Florida

Up next for Ole Miss is a high-stakes home showdown with Florida, and the buzz surrounding the matchup has intensified. With rumors circulating that the Gators have reportedly placed Lane Kiffin at the top of their list following Billy Napier’s firing, tensions between the two fan bases have only added fuel to the fire.

Chambliss, however, is remaining focused.

“I’m excited to play Florida,” he said. “A very historical program, they got athletes over there. Another coach got fired, but I mean, you see they still won last week or didn’t win last week. They put up a good fight against Georgia, so they got fight in their team. Definitely excited to play them and we just can’t get too ahead of ourselves and we just got to play our game and I think we’ll be okay,” Chambliss added.

Next weekend’s atmosphere is sure to be electric in the Vaught for this nighttime match up.

“Yeah, I’m cool with whatever they set the time,” the QB noted. “That’s when we have to play and play at our best. So, that’s cool, though. The night games are very special here in Oxford. Our fans get more into it and whatnot and then to see all the fireworks and light shows is pretty cool. I’m very excited to play a night game and hopefully bounce back because my last night game wasn’t that good.”

For Chambliss and the Rebels, the win over The Citadel was more than just a tune-up — it was a statement of focus. Ole Miss took care of business, avoided injuries, and looked every bit like a team built for November football. With Florida coming to town next weekend under the lights at Vaught-Hemingway, the Rebels’ postseason aspirations remain alive and well — and their senior quarterback is heating up at exactly the right time.

What’s Next

Trinidad Chambliss and the Ole Miss Rebels will remain at home to take on the Florida Gators on Saturday, November 15th, with kickoff set for 6 p.m. CT on ESPN.