Ole Miss QB Trinidad Chambliss reminds national college football analyst of a few gamebreakers, has gameplan secret for Lane Kiffin
There’s a certain style of play under center in Oxford and this weekend is a big measuring stick.
Trinidad Chambliss has put together quite the two-game resume as the new starter for the Ole Miss Rebels. In the last two weeks, the Ferris State transfer has 834 total yards and five total touchdowns.
But, the competition ramps up this weekend when the No. 11 Ole Miss (4-0, 2-0) hosts No. 4 LSU (4-0, 1-0) at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium for a 2:30pm CT kickoff.
247Sports’ national college football analyst Cooper Petagna previewed this one on his show, “Coop’s Corner” Monday. Let’s get into the keys for Lane Kiffin’s offense and Mr. Chambliss.
Cooper Petagna says Trinidad Chambliss reminds him of a few dynamic QBs.
“Trinidad Chambliss has a similar profile to (Washington QB) Demond Williams. When he hit the portal, decided to transfer to Ole Miss, kind of reminds me of (former Oregon QB) Vernon Adams. Reminds me of (Florida State QB) Tommy Castellanos,” Petagna said. “Austin Simmons the starter has been dealing with an ankle injury since Kentucky. And even if he was healthy I don’t know if you can’t go with Chambliss because of the dynamic he gives you on the ground.”
The most intriguing thing here for Kiffin’s attack with Chambliss under center is what he brings to the offense. It’s more than just a running ability.
“Ole Miss, check out this balance, 15 designed quarterback runs, 5-of-6 on passing attempts over 20 yards against Tulane,” Petagna said. “They have guys on the perimeter between Trey Wallace, Deuce Alexander, De’Zhaun Stribling, they can just throw at you in droves. Dae’Quan Wright at tight end. They haven’t even gotten Luke Hasz involved.”
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Word of caution for Blake Baker and the LSU defense.
“This is a Harold Perkins game. He took down Jaxson Dart and Ole Miss by himself as a freshman. LSU has speed, athleticism everywhere,” Petagna said. “But if you’re going to blitz a guy like Trinidad Chambliss, it’s going to expose some things on the back end, it’s going to expose some things on the second level. You have to limit those.”
And once you get in the red zone, Ole Miss, you have to get it done. But, remember field goals are fine. Get points when you can because possessions could be limited and valuable. On the flip side, though, Kiffin needs to lean on his style and call plays with an edge. And oh by the way, lean on your brand new superstar at quarterback.
“If you’re Ole Miss in the red zone, three is better than six. Ole Miss offense, high flying, can beat you on the ground, multi-dimensional, over the top,” Petagna said. “Chambliss can make every throw. He’s good in the short to intermediate, he’s accurate, he can layer the football, he can throw on the move, he’s got off platform to him. Very good deep ball thrower.”
