Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss made waves Saturday with an NIL announcement that initially appeared to be a significant update on his football future. However, the video only to turn into a cleverly staged commercial.
In a video posted to social media, Chambliss is shown sitting in a living room surrounded by friends and family as tension builds over speculation he might enter the transfer portal. A friend asks if the rumors are real, prompting Chambliss to turn toward the camera to address the chatter.
“If you want to win, you go with the best,” he says, just before his phone rings. After a dramatic pause and a series of affirming responses, Chambliss reveals the twist. The entire moment is an advertisement for his new NIL partnership. “I’d love to transfer to AT&T,” he says, drawing laughter from the room.
This is Chambliss' biggest NIL deal to date. The campaign comes weeks before the transfer portal officially opens Jan. 2 and highlights Chambliss’ rapid rise from Division II standout at Ferris State to SEC starter. The senior has become a breakout figure for the Rebels after taking over for the injured Austin Simmons.
Chambliss previously transferred from Ferris State to Ole Miss before the season. Now, as the Rebels await their postseason fate in Sunday’s College Football Playoff reveal, the quarterback’s latest announcement shows both his growing popularity and the evolving world of NIL-driven storytelling.
One of the best moments for the former Division II star as he takes the next steps in his career.
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