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Ole Miss QB Trinidad Chambliss was extremely emotional after Ole Miss got eliminated from the college football playoffs.
On Thursday night, Ole Miss lost to the Miami Hurricanes in the college football playoff semifinal game in heartbreaking fashion.
The game ended with the Hurricanes scoring the game-winning TD with less than a minute to go in the game, and Ole Miss attempting a Hail Mary on the final play.
I don’t care if it’s a Hail Mary in the CFP Semifinal, this should be called pass interference every time.
Miami got away with a clear penalty vs Ole Miss to win the Fiesta Bowl.
ESPN’s “officiating expert” calling this “mutual contact” is laughable…
— Jon Root (@JonnyRoot_) January 9, 2026
After the game, an emotional Chambliss was seen tearing up while heading to the locker room.
Trinidad Chambliss is an absolute DOG and left it all out on the field
A Star was Born this playoff run. #FiestaBowl
— FADE (@FadeAwayMedia) January 9, 2026
Chambliss was later comforted by teammate Kewan Lacy.
🚨🚨HEARTBREAKING🚨🚨
OLE MISS QB TRINIDAD CHAMBLISS WAS CRYING ON THE FIELD AFTER LOSING TO MIAMI IN THE PLAYOFFS.
Chambliss has one of the most remarkable journeys in college football history.
TRINIDAD GAVE IT HIS ALL TONIGHT.
💔💔💔
pic.twitter.com/1fp3Sbgscs— MLFootball (@MLFootball) January 9, 2026
The QB was still emotional during Ole Miss’ postgame press conference.
“You know how dedicated Ole Miss fans are, and how special Oxford is to us. They’re in it together—we all wouldn’t have been here without them as well. Their support is everything they’ve done for our [Rebel] Nation. Our team values that. It just means Oxford’s truly special. I can’t say enough, and I’m just truly grateful when I say thanks to God.”
“Oxford is truly special. I give thanks to God.”
-Ole Miss QB Trinidad Chambliss pic.twitter.com/Jo3rgNgaRN
— Brad Logan (@BradLoganCOTE) January 9, 2026
The good news for Ole Miss fans is that Lacy and Chambliss have committed to coming back to Ole Miss next season.