AUSTIN, TX — Ole Miss football quarterback Trinidad Chambliss finally came to life against Texas, but it wasn't enough to complete a comeback.
No. 7 Ole Miss lost to No. 18 Texas 34-27 on Oct. 24 at at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium.
The Rebels (5-2, 3-2 SEC) fell behind to Texas (5-2, 2-2) in the first half by three touchdowns. It was in large part due to Texas quarterback Arch Manning outplaying Chambliss.
Chambliss was 6-for-18 passing in the first half with no touchdowns and two interceptions. Texas led 24-3 at the halftime break.
Chambliss and the Ole Miss offense heated up in the second half, scoring 21 straight points to tie the game 24-24.
But Texas put together a go-ahead touchdown drive after a blocked field goal and added a field goal to make it 37-24.
Ole Miss added a field goal and recovered the onside kick. Chambliss got Ole Miss to the Texas 29, but his pass on the last play of the game was intercepted in the end zone.
Chambliss finished 25-for-52 passing for 250 yards, two touchdowns and three interceptions.
Trinidad Chambliss highlights
Chambliss passed for his first touchdown with 6:50 remaining in the third quarter. He rolled out and hit Horatio Fields on a 6-yard pass.
HEREEEE COME THE REBS 🗣️@HoratioFields x #HottyToddypic.twitter.com/jnVF8e959w
— Ole Miss Football (@OleMissFB) October 25, 2026
Chambliss tied the game with a perfect back-shoulder throw to Fields in the fourth quarter.
SHOWTIMEEEE 🍿@HoratioFields x #HottyToddypic.twitter.com/4aolSStgqm
— Ole Miss Football (@OleMissFB) October 25, 2026
Sam Hutchens covers Ole Miss for the Clarion Ledger. Email him at Shutchens@gannett.com or reach him on X at @Sam_Hutchens_
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