Judge grants Ole Miss QB Trinidad Chambliss an injunction to play for Rebels in 2026

Trinidad Chambliss' push for an extra year of eligibility has paid off.

The Ole Miss quarterback was granted an injunction in Mississippi state court on Thursday that allows him to play for the Rebels in 2026. Chambliss, who transferred from Ferris State, had argued that he should have received a medical redshirt in 2022 while he was playing for the Bulldogs and dealing with health issues before his tonsils were removed in 2024. Chambliss redshirted in 2021 while he was at Ferris State and didn't appear in a game in 2022.

The injunction from Judge Robert Whitwell came afterthe NCAA twice denied Chambliss' requestfor a sixth year of eligibility. In January, the governing body denied his request for a waiver and then subsequently denied his appeal. During the hearing Thursday, news emerged that the NCAA had denied Chambliss' request to reconsider its decision.

Whitwell noted before he issued the injunction that the NCAA's lawyers had left the courtroom and were not present at the time of his ruling Thursday afternoon. Whitwell talked for over an hour before issuing his ruling, and it was obvious over the course of his remarks that he was going to rule in Chambliss' favor as he noted that the NCAA had operated "in bad faith" and that it disregarded Chambliss' medical issues in refusing to grant him the waiver.

Whitwell also made clear that he was not ruling that the NCAA's rules were illegal or making a larger example of the NCAA's eligibility system.

Chambliss, 23, was one of college football's breakout stars in 2025. After relieving an injured Austin Simmons in Ole Miss' second game of the season, Chambliss totaled 30 touchdowns and threw just three interceptions as the Rebels made it to the semifinals of the College Football Playoff before losing to Miami in the Fiesta Bowl.

Chambliss' performance in the quarterfinals against Georgia was a game that will live forever in Ole Miss lore. He was 30-of-46 passing for 362 yards and two scores as the Rebels outscored the Bulldogs 27-13 in the second half for a 39-34 Sugar Bowl win.

His return to Ole Miss is a huge boost for the Rebels as they look to get back to the College Football Playoff under new coach Pete Golding. The former Ole Miss defensive coordinator became the team's head coach ahead of the playoff in December as Lane Kiffin decided to leave Ole Miss for the open job at LSU.

To say that having Chambliss back for a second season in Oxford is massive may be an understatement. Simmons transferred after the season to Missouri and, had Chambliss not come back, Auburn transfer Deuce Knight would have been the prohibitive favorite to start for the Rebels.

Chambliss will likely be one of the favorites to win the Heisman Trophy ahead of the 2026 season even with Kiffin and former offensive coordinator Charlie Weis Jr. now at LSU. Ole Miss added the No. 18 transfer class in the country this offseason, according to On3, and signed Michigan State RB Makhi Frazier and(controversially) Clemson LB Luke Ferrelliamong others.

With Chambliss now set to play for the Rebels next season, there's still one more eligibility case among starting quarterbacks in the SEC remaining. Tennessee QB Joey Aguilarhas received a temporary restraining orderin his efforts to play for a seventh season of college football, with a hearing set for Friday over a possible injunction that would clear the way for him to play next season.

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Ex-Colorado star explains motive behind his Deion Sanders criticism

FormerColoradostar tight end Christian Fauria added some clarity and context tohis recent harsh criticismofColoradocoachDeion Sanders, telling USA TODAY Sports he became especially disenchanted with Sanders last year when Coloradoretired the jersey numberof Sanders' quarterback son Shedeur.

Fauria, a two-time Super Bowl champion, also wanted to make it clear his publiccritique of Deion Sandershad "nothing to do" with his son Caleb, who was on the Colorado team when Sanders was hired in December 2022 but then left the team in 2023 before transferring to Delaware.

Fauria had ripped Sandersduring a podcastwith host Zach Gelb on Tuesday, Feb. 10, saying Sanders is not "very bright" and that "brainwashed" people support him "regardless of how stupid he is sometimes."

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USA TODAY Sports followed up on those remarks with Fauria, who played at Colorado from 1990 to 1994 before moving on to the NFL, where he won two Super Bowls with the New England Patriots.

"I don't want Colorado to fail — I want them to succeed!" Fauria said in an email. "But I find the head coach's priorities off-putting. I officially tapped out in April 2025, when athletic director Rick George allowed the University of Colorado to retire Shedeur Sanders' No. 2 jersey."

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The jersey retirement beef at Colorado

This is a sore subject for many former Colorado players, particularly those who played at Colorado around the time the Buffaloes won the1990 national championship. USA TODAY Sports previously reportedColorado went against previous standards for lifetime player honorslast year when itretired the jersey numbersof Shedeur Sanders and Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter. Colorado hasn't even retired the jersey number of Darian Hagan, who led the Buffaloes to three straight Big Eight titles and the national championship with a 28-5-2 record as quarterback. Shedeur Sanders' starting record was 13-11 with no championships or bowl games victories, including 9-4 in 2024.

Hagan even told USA TODAY Sports last year he was"flabbergasted" by the decision, which the school said was made at the discretion of the athletic department administration and head coach. Before last year, Colorado had only retired four football jersey numbers in school history.

"Believe me, I can root for Shedeur as a player while still calling his jersey retirement what it was: a vanity project driven by his father," Fauria told USA TODAY Sports. "It's this strange, twisted loyalty from Sanders die-hards — now spilling over into the NFL — that I want no part of. So I hold my nose and move on."

Fauria clarifies some criticism about Deion Sanders

In the podcast, Fauria said he wasn't a fan of Sanders' coaching style or messaging. He also said he wasn't very smart. USA TODAY Sports asked him to clarify.

(USA TODAY Sports also reached out to Colorado to see if Sanders or the university wanted to respond. Colorado declined comment.)

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Fauria said Sanders' messaging is "confusing and contradictory."

"It flips as fast as the weather at the base of the Flatirons," Fauria told USA TODAY Sports. "One minute it's all empowerment, family and toughness; the next it's excuses, deflections, or bizarre postgame word salads that leave you scratching your head. What boggles my mind most is how reporters rarely challenge him onlate-game managementor coaching decisions."

Criticism of Deion Sanders unfairly labeled as hate

Fauria said Sanders and some of his followers have "thin skin," where any criticism is considered "hate" even if it's valid and constructive. Sanders' three-year record is 16-21, including 3-9 in 2025.

"What I find comical is that any criticism of Deion Sanders gets labeled as 'hate,'" Fauria told USA TODAY Sports. "Apparently, only blind loyalty is acceptable — no matter how self-serving or self-promoting his personality comes across. Those traits are ones I personally don't value and never will.  Ask anyone who knows me or anyone I played with at any level."

Does issue with Deion Sanders involve Fauria's son?

Some questioned whether Fauria's criticism had something to do with the fact his son left the team under Sanders. Fauria said that's not true.

"He loved it there and his teammates," Fauria said ofhis son Caleb. "That angle is fabricated and used to create a narrative that isn't true. Responding to those comments is just a waste of my time and energy."

Fauria's remarks also aren't isolated among former Colorado players. They want the program to succeed but have questioned Sanders'roster-building strategy, hisclock management in gamesand his perceived lack of care for Colorado history and tradition, such as not having his team learn the fight song.

Former Colorado lineman Matt McChesney talked about it Feb. 12 onhis own podcast"Zero 2 Sixty." McChesney questioned the need to attack Sanders' intelligence but otherwise supported Fauria.

"I'm glad that Christian's saying some of the stuff he's saying," McChesney said. "I can't sit here and disagree with him, honestly."

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Ryo Hisatsune (62) leads pack at AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am

Ryo Hisatsune of Japan made 158 feet of putts on his way to a 10-under-par 62 to take the first-round lead at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, the first signature event of 2026, on Thursday in Pebble Beach, Calif.

Compared to the field, Hisatsune lost strokes both off the tee and on approach. But his short game allowed him to make 10 birdies without a bogey at Pebble Beach Golf Links and finish his round with three birdies in a row. He carries a one-shot lead into Friday over Sam Burns (63, Pebble Beach) and Keegan Bradley (63, Spyglass Hill).

The field is playing one round apiece at Pebble Beach Golf Links and Spyglass Hill Golf Course before spending the weekend rounds at Pebble Beach. There is no 36-hole cut at the $20 million signature event.

Hisatsune's early highlights with the flatstick included a 28 1/2-foot birdie putt at No. 3 followed by a 39-foot birdie roll at No. 4. He chipped in from the greenside rough at No. 16 for the first of his closing trio of birdies.

"I like these greens. I like a poa (annua) green, like much easier," Hisatsune said. "Feeling like more comfortable to playing these greens. Yeah, feeling like yeah, that's why I can feeling more comfortable. Very lucky."

Hisatsune, 23, qualified for the tournament via the Aon Swing 5 rankings, having earned enough FedEx Cup points in the first few weeks of the season to play his way in. Hisatsune tied for second at the Farmers Insurance Open and tied for 10th at last week's WM Phoenix Open.

Bradley's 11-foot putt for eagle at the par-5 seventh hole anchored his bogey-free round, the best of the day at Spyglass.

"(At No. 6) I hit a 9-iron to about two, three feet, which is never easy out here, then made that," Bradley said. "And then hit a 5-wood to about 15 feet, made that for eagle. And then made a long one from the fringe on 8 and off to the races."

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Back at Pebble Beach, Burns shot a 7-under 29 on the back nine to surge up the leaderboard. He made 158 feet, 9 inches of putts on his round -- beating Hisatsune's mark by 9 inches.

"It was nice, I made a significant amount of putts and feel like I was hitting it pretty nice," Burns said. "It was a good combination for today."

Tony Finau and Patrick Rodgers shot 8-under 64s at Spyglass Hill and Chris Gotterup opened with the same score at Pebble Beach. Gotterup, who birdied his first six holes of the day, is the surprising early leader of the FedEx Cup race as he already has notched two victories this year, the Sony Open in Hawaii and the Phoenix Open.

"I was kind of just coasting along," Gotterup said. "You don't really realize it in the moment and then when you look up, you're like, 'Wow, I'm 6 under through six, that's nice.'"

Akshay Bhatia, Andrew Novak and Tom Hoge (Pebble Beach) are tied at 7-under 65 along with Canada's Nick Taylor (Spyglass Hill). Jordan Spieth shot a 66 at Spyglass Hill, featuring a hole-out eagle at the par-4 18th.

In his first start in the U.S. this year, Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy posted a 4-under 68 at Spyglass Hill. The defending champion's roller-coaster card featured one eagle and two double bogeys at the par-3 third and fifth holes.

World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler got off to a slow start, birdieing the final hole to salvage an even-par 72 at Pebble Beach. He rallied from an opening-round 73 last week in Phoenix to finish in a tie for third, so Scheffler has something recent to draw from.

"Around these places you never know what the weather's going to turn out to be like," he said. "I'll need a little bit of help up there from the weather. If we get a few more days like this, it's going to be pretty tough for me to be able to catch up."

--Field Level Media

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Hailey Bieber Looks Ready for Spring in Valentino Micro Minidress

Hailey Bieberalways knows just how to dress appropriately to make her mark. She served an early preview of spring-ready sass with a Valentino micro minidress and heels combo. This gasp-worthy look was just bright, crisp, and runway-ready. It clearly blended playful proportions with polished styling, striking that sweet spot between effortless and fashion finesse. This is exactly the kind of outfit that turns a simple outing into an unforgettable fashion moment. With this ensemble, she managed to set the tone for the season ahead.

Hailey Bieber looks so fresh in Valentino micro minidress and heels

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When it comes to dresses, it's quite clear that Hailey Bieber's looks end up being at the very top of every list. She recently added another iconic look with a Valentino micro minidress. The high neckline with padded shoulders merged a formal vibe with the party-ready aesthetic to create the perfect modernized ensemble.

The upper thigh-length dress also had a scalloped hemline, which added quite a sassy twist to the full-sleeved look. Its fitted silhouette also worked wonders for her curves. Bieber rounded out her oh-so-fashionable look with the most distinctive black heels, featuring a sleek, stylish twist. This added an undeniable dose of sass to the already supremely modern look.

Furthermore, in terms of accessories, she kept her accessory game minimal, with diamond earrings and matching rings on her fingers, adding a mesmerizing, shiny splash to the look. She also added black sunglasses, adding some sass. Even the embellished bag looked awesome with the minidress. These minimal yet classy choices clearly elevated the Rhode founder's outfit without taking over.

Even her makeup game was clearly on point. She went with a light base with bronzer at the edges, sharpening her already flawless features. Further, the model also added some color to her cheeks with blush and highlighter. Her well-shaped eyebrows and black mascara-laden lashes were also just right. Finally, she completed the look with a nude-hued lip shade with a touch of lip gloss, making them look just great.

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Margot Robbie & Jacob Elordi’s Relationship Is Not What It Seems

Margot Robbiesays that her comment on "codependency" with her co-starJacob Elordihas been "taken out of context." Earlier, the "Barbie" actor shared that she becomes codependent with people she works with, adding that she feels "devastated when a job's over."

Robbie further revealed that she developed a similar feeling with her "Wuthering Heights" co-star, Elordi, as well, "quite quickly." Their close bond on set, along with this remark, sparked a lot of speculation and buzz online. However, Robbie clarified in a recent interview that things were "blown" way out of proportion.

Margot Robbie clarifies her and Jacob Elordi's 'Wuthering Heights' characters are 'co-dependent'

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Margot Robbieand Jacord Elordi got quite close during the filming of Emerald Fennell's 2026 directorial "Wuthering Heights." During a new cast interview withFandango, Robbie shared her working experience with her co-star. She mentioned being "codependent" with people she works with.

"I'm always that person who's so devastated when a job's over and I never want it to end," The Oscar nominee continued. Robbie even mentioned having developed that quickly with Elordi. She even went on to say that she would look around to see where Elordi was and felt "like a kid without their blanket" when he wasn't there.

This created a lot of speculation online, with rumors flying about them. Recently, Robbie cleared the air in an interview withGlamour. She talked about her character in the film, "Wuthering Heights," saying Cathy and Heathcliff do have a "codpendency" and that their relationship is really captivating.

Talking about her co-dependency comment, she said, "Unfortunately, that whole co-dependency thing has been really taken out of context and blown way up." Robbie explained further, "What I was saying was we had a really fun time, all of us working on this film, and I really love making movies and when I get to make them with really cool people that you become friends with, it's really sad when the job ends."

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