
QB that Trinidad Chambliss replaced as starter signs with SEC rival
Key Points:
- Ole Miss star running back Kewan Lacy has committed to returning for the 2026 season, providing stability amid coaching changes following Lane Kiffin and Kevin Smith's departures.
- Lacy, an All-SEC performer with over 1,400 rushing yards, is a key asset for new head coach Pete Golding as the Rebels prepare for the national semifinal against Miami.
- Former Ole Miss starting quarterback Austin Simmons has transferred to Missouri, adding a new dynamic to the SEC quarterback landscape, while Trinidad Chambliss plans to remain at Ole Miss pending eligibility approval.
- Ole Miss bolstered its defense by signing Jehiem Oatis, a 325-pound defensive tackle and former Alabama player under Pete Golding, who




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