Ole Miss’ Trinidad Chambliss has jerseys stolen before rivalry game, coach says
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Two of Ole Miss Rebels quarterback Trinidad Chambliss’ jerseys were stolen by Mississippi State fans before the Egg Bowl rivalry game, head coach Lane Kiffin said Friday.
Kiffin made this statement during his speech to the SEC Network before the game. He said the school’s equipment manager put cameras in the locker room Thursday night just to watch fans come in. He said the school reported the initial theft to Mississippi State, which provided increased security around the locker rooms. But fans broke in again early Friday morning and stole Chambliss’ jerseys, he said.
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Mississippi Rebels quarterback Trinidad Chambliss (6) warms up before his game against the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field on November 28, 2025. (Petre Thomas/Imagn Images)
“I guess you don’t expect anything less from these people,” Kiffin said.
Fox News Digital has reached out to Mississippi State for comment. The Egg Bowl game between the two schools was being played in Starkville, home of Mississippi State.
It was a game that meant a little more to Kiffin and Ole Miss, with the head coach’s future at stake and the Rebels’ chances of getting into the SEC Championship with a win.
Mississippi Rebels head coach Lane Kiffin looks on before the game against the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field on Nov. 28, 2025. (Petre Thomas/Imagn Images)
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Just before kickoff, Kiffin was asked how his players were able to keep their heads in the game and not be distracted by the noise outside.
“They’ve been dealing with this for many weeks in a row, so we’re focused on 1-0. There’s a lot at stake here,” he said. “Rivalry games, records don’t mean anything. But to get to 11 wins, we would be the first team in the history of this state. That would be great. But we’re going to have to play really consistently and play really good football for four quarters.”
Mississippi head coach Lane Kiffin (R) greets Mississippi State head coach Jeff Lebby before an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Nov. 28, 2025, in Starkville, Mississippi. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
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Chambliss, a Division II transfer from Ferris State, appeared unfazed by the alleged theft. He led Ole Miss down the field for touchdowns on their first two drives.
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