Trinidad Chambliss was a Heisman favourite earlier than Ole Miss loss to Florida. What occurs now?
GAINESVILLE, FL — Star Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss entered the week as a Heisman Trophy favourite, however the Rebels had been dealt their first lack of the season.
No. 22 Florida beat No. 6 Ole Miss 52-28 on Sept. 26 at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.
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The Gators (4-0, 2-0) held Ole Miss (3-1, 1-1 SEC) in examine for a lot of the sport. Ole Miss had solely two area targets going into halftime.
Star Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss completed 25-for-34 passing for 298 yards, one landing and one interception. He was huge for the Rebels as a rusher. He led the crew with 44 yards on seven carries and two touchdowns.
The absence of star operating again Kewan Lacy was noticeable. There was a significant distinction from how Chambliss performed in Week 3 in opposition to LSU when Chambliss handed for 363 yards and had three whole touchdowns, though Lacy missed a part of the second half of that recreation with a shoulder harm.
Chambliss briefly left the sport with 6:31 remaining within the first quarter however didn’t miss an offensive snap.
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He was hit whereas diving after a run. It left the Rebels with fourth-and-1 on the 46-yard line. He tried to enter a slide to keep away from a collision however he was hit and judged as a runner. There was no flag.
Deuce Knight is the backup quarterback who changed Chambliss. Knight got here in and appeared able to take the snap, however Ole Miss known as timeout and punted.
Chambliss returned on the following offensive drive. The TV broadcast reported he had a bruise to his left quad and rib.
Trinidad Chambliss Heisman Trophy odds
Chambliss entered the week tied atop the Heisman Trophy odds. Chambliss was tied for first at +325 with Miami quarterback Darian Mensah, based on BetMGM.
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Sam Hutchens covers Ole Miss for the Clarion Ledger. Email him at [email protected] or attain him on X at @Sam_Hutchens_
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