Ole Miss QB Trinidad Chambliss Praises Jesus after Upset of Georgia: ‘He’s Been with Me’
Quarterback Trinidad Chambliss led Ole Miss to a Houdini-like comeback against Georgia Thursday night, then used his postgame interview to point fans to the God who had guided him all along.
The Rebels scored 20 fourth-quarter points to upset No. 3 Georgia 39-34 in the quarterfinals of the College Football Playoff, led by Chambliss’ 362 passing yards and two touchdowns – and multiple escapes from defensive linemen when he appeared on the verge of being sacked.
Sixth-ranked Ole Miss advances to the semifinals, where it will face Miami in the Fiesta Bowl.
Chambliss’ journey to big-time college football stardom has the elements of a movie. He led Ferris State to a Division II national title last season before transferring to Ole Miss, where he began the 2024 season as a backup but became the starter due to an injury to teammate Austin Simmons.
Asked by ESPN after the game about his journey, Chambliss pointed to his faith.
“Jesus Christ, my Lord and Savior, through and through – He's been with me [through the] ups and downs,” he said. “I just got to give thanks to God. It's been an amazing, amazing journey. I’ve got to give thanks to the Oxford community – Ole Miss – for giving me the opportunity to play here.”
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— MLFootball (@MLFootball) January 2, 2026
OLE MISS STAR QB TRINIDAD CHAMBLISS GIVES ALL GLORY TO GOD AFTER HIS HISTORIC VICTORY OVER GEORGIA.
“JESUS CHRIST, MY LORD AND SAVIOR THROUGH AND THROUGH, HE’S BEEN WITH ME. UPS AND THE DOWNS, MAN. I JUST GOTTA THANKS TO GOD”
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Thursday’s quarterfinal victory came in the Sugar Bowl – a bowl long tied to the SEC. It was only the second win in the Sugar Bowl for Ole Miss since the 1969 season.
The victory capped a tumultuous chapter on campus, one that included head coach Lane Kiffin’s controversial move to LSU and questions about the program’s direction before Pete Golding took over.
Before every game, Chambliss shares a quiet moment with his mother, hugging and praying together as part of their pregame ritual rooted in faith. ESPN highlighted that tradition during the Sugar Bowl.
“She's probably crying right now, honestly,” he said immediately after the game with a smile. “But she's pretty proud right now, I bet so. I’ve got to find her.”
Chambliss often referenced his Christian faith during postgame interviews this season.
“God’s got me. My Lord and Savior Jesus Christ was with me the whole time,” Chambliss said after the Rebels’ win over Arkansas, according to Sports Spectrum.
His Instagram bio reads, “Jesus is King.”
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Originally published January 02, 2026.
