Trinidad Chambliss is on a mission to take Ole Miss to the mountaintop this season. Despite Lane Kiffin moving to LSU, the Rebels’ QB1 announced his decision to stay with the program for next season. However, that is dependent on whether the NCAA grants him a waiver. That makes things tricky for Ole Miss and Pete Golding, but they have a plan in place.

According to CBS’s Matt Zenith, Ole Miss is one of the four programs working to bring former Florida Gators QB DJ Lagway to their facilities for a visit. The others in the hunt include Stanford, Baylor, and Virginia.

Lagway announced his decision to enter the portal after Florida hired Jon Sumrall as their new head coach. He was one of the brightest spots in a struggling Gators side this season. He completed 63.2 percent of his passes for 2,264 yards and 16 touchdowns, underlining why he remains a coveted target in the portal.

DJ Lagway is a priority target for the Rebels, as Trinidad Chambliss’ return is in doubt. He agreed to return for the next season, agreeing to an undisclosed deal. However, with the NCAA still deciding on his approval for a sixth year of eligibility, things are getting tense. He made his decision to stay at Oxford before the CFP semifinal game against Miami.

“This season has meant so much to me, especially because of the brothers I get to line up with every day and the unwavering support of the Oxford community,” Chambliss posted. “My teammates are family, and together we share a common goal: to bring a championship home to Ole Miss. While the process is still ongoing, there is no place I’d rather be than finishing my college football career in Oxford.”

Chambliss has been a standout player not only for Ole Miss but for college football as a whole after he took over the starting quarterback job when an injury sidelined Austin Simmons early in the season. He posted a 66.4% throw completion rate for 3,660 yards and scored 21 touchdowns. He was named the SEC Newcomer of the Year and was eighth in Heisman Trophy voting.

So, while the Rebels are waiting for the decision, interest in Lagway continues to grow. Meanwhile, the program is making moves elsewhere to support the roster overhaul.

Ole Miss transfer portal update

Even without Lane Kiffin, Ole Miss is rolling in the recruiting sector. Head coach Pete Golding brought in LSU transfer cornerback Carius Curne, and the defender has officially committed to the Ole Miss Rebels. Curne is the second addition to the secondary in this cycle, as the Rebels recently added Auburn cornerback Jay Crawford to the roster. Besides those two signings, defensive anchor Antonio Kite has also announced his intention to return for the 2026 season.

The Rebels are not limiting retention to defensive positions alone. Running back Kewan Lacy signed a deal to return for Ole Miss in 2026, continuing his impact after an outstanding debut campaign. The All-America back ranks third nationally in rushing yards with 1,464 yards and 23 touchdowns and has helped lead the Rebels to the College Football Playoff semifinals in his first season. Lacy’s decision highlights the program’s commitment to keeping its core talent intact while preparing for another run next year.

Golding and the Rebels view the recent portal activity as a foundation for sustained success. The coaching staff plans to maintain the strong identity and form they established in 2025, the season that carried Ole Miss to the CFP semifinals, and aims to extend that momentum into the next campaign.

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