Trinidad Chambliss injury update: Ole Miss football QB exits CFP game vs Tulane

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OXFORD — Ole Miss football quarterback Trinidad Chambliss has returned for the second half in the Rebels' College Football Playoff matchup with Tulane.

Chambliss took a hit on an 11-yard scramble late in the first half of the Rebels' CFP game. He banged his helmet on the turf. Chambliss came out of the game with 43 seconds remaining in the first half. Ole Miss was leading 17-3.

He was checked for a concussion, according to a report from the TV broadcast.

Backup quarterback Austin Simmons entered the game. Simmons completed two passes after coming in but was sacked and fumbled to end the drive.

Chambliss was in the injury tent on the sideline for about four minutes. He returned to the sideline until halftime. Ole Miss' offense did not have a chance to return to the field after the Rebels' drive ended.

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Simmons entered the season as Ole Miss' starting quarterback but injured his ankle in a Week 2 win at Kentucky. Chambliss took over as the starter in Week 3 and retained the starting job.

Simmons entered the game 41-for-70 passing for 680 yards. He had four passing scores and five interceptions.

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Chambliss was 13-for-16 passing in the first half. He had 167 passing yards, no touchdowns and no interceptions. He rushed for eight yards and a touchdown as well.

Sam Hutchens covers Ole Miss for the Clarion Ledger. Email him at Shutchens@gannett.com or reach him on X at @Sam_Hutchens_

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