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The University of Mississippi Athletics
11/10/2026 | Football
PHILADELPHIA – The Maxwell Football Club unveiled their 18 semifinalists for the 2026 Maxwell Award on Tuesday, selecting Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss to the list of potential recipients for the honor which goes to the national collegiate player of the year.
Guiding Ole Miss to six victories so far this season, Chambliss has accounted for 2,359 passing yards with 18 touchdowns through the air, both of which rank second in the SEC. The quarterback has added seven scores rushing, accounting for an SEC-leading 152 points responsible for this year.
Playing in his second season for the Rebels, Chambliss recently moved into seventh place on the program's all-time passing yards leaderboard, ranking eighth in school history with 40 passing touchdowns as well.
The finalists for the Maxwell Award will be announced on November 24, with the winner later unveiled on the ESPN Home Depot College Football Awards Show on December 11.
Guiding Ole Miss to six victories so far this season, Chambliss has accounted for 2,359 passing yards with 18 touchdowns through the air, both of which rank second in the SEC. The quarterback has added seven scores rushing, accounting for an SEC-leading 152 points responsible for this year.
Playing in his second season for the Rebels, Chambliss recently moved into seventh place on the program's all-time passing yards leaderboard, ranking eighth in school history with 40 passing touchdowns as well.
The finalists for the Maxwell Award will be announced on November 24, with the winner later unveiled on the ESPN Home Depot College Football Awards Show on December 11.
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