Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss reportedly declared to reporters after Thursday’s practice, “As long as I’m here, he will never step on that field. If he’s around, I’m not.” The explosive quote, which surfaced on several viral sites Friday morning, immediately sent shockwaves through Rebel Nation and beyond.
Sources close to the program claim the unnamed target of Chambliss’s ultimatum is believed to be a highly-touted backup quarterback whose presence has quietly created tension in the locker room all season. While first-year head coach Pete Golding has declined comment, multiple players reportedly left the facility visibly shaken, and at least one veteran told reporters off the record, “It’s been building for weeks.”
Social media erupted within minutes. Some fans hailed Chambliss for “protecting his team and his legacy,” with posts like “Trinidad just dropped the most gangster quote in CFB history” gaining tens of thousands of likes. Others called the public ultimatum selfish and damaging on the eve of the College Football Playoff, arguing it could fracture a team that just went 11-1.
Neither Chambliss nor Ole Miss athletics has issued an official statement as of Friday afternoon. Multiple reputable journalists, however, including those from The Athletic, ESPN, and 247Sports, have been unable to independently verify that the quote was ever spoken, and several have labeled the story “unconfirmed” or “likely fabricated.”
As the Rebels prepare for their first-round playoff game, one thing is clear: whether real or manufactured, the “him or me” quote has already become the most talked-about moment of the 2025 season, and the truth behind it may not surface until long after the final whistle blows.
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