The February 12 ruling by Judge Robert Whitwell granted Chambliss an injunction against the NCAA, allowing him to return to Ole Miss for the 2026 season. The decision has pushed his Heisman Trophy odds to +650 on BetOnline, making him the second‑best favorite behind Texas quarterback Arch Manning (+550).
Chambliss finished eighth in the 2025 Heisman voting and posted 3,937 passing yards with 22 touchdowns, plus 527 rushing yards and eight rushing touchdowns. Other sportsbooks list him as a top contender, with Kalshi giving him a 16% chance of winning, ahead of Manning (15%) and Notre Dame's CJ Carr (13%).